Waffle House #1247
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Waffle House #1247 eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Waffle House #1247's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust racks on food-contact equipment. Reach in cooler on the cook line.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior and exterior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup on the outside of the walk-in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
70
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked biscuits held in a container not date marked. Manager placed dated on the food container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on the front line.
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line. Manager placed a hand sign at the front sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
74
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
67
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
11-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior and exterior of the ice machine/bin need replacing.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated , dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
67
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. pie slices exceeds 7 days front line reach in cooler.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back hand sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing-by back door.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups being stacked not properly air dried.
24-08-4
58
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues front line. Observed employee cleaning reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed liquid oil On the kitchen floor. Manager removed liquid oil off the kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, three compartment sink.
29-11-4
67
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Individual pie slices not dated in the reach in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back area. Manager put paper towels at the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pan oil on the front line floor. Manager removed items and items stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filter not protected on the cook line.
25-05-4
74
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili 121 F being held for hot holding from 6 am.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili 121 F being held for hot holding from 6 am.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dish machine final rinse didn't reach 180 F. Had manager setup three compartment sink with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-56-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed exterior of ice machine rusted buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.front line.
22-16-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #1247 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1247 on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1247?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1247.
How does Waffle House #1247 compare to other restaurants in Callaway?
Waffle House #1247 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Callaway average of 86.
Has Waffle House #1247's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #1247 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Waffle House #1247 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Waffle House #1247 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1247 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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