Shark Shack - Waveside Eats and Treats

7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, GA 30518
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Shark Shack - Waveside Eats and Treats has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated May 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Buford restaurant scores 92. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) (3) Numbers and Capacities. (a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf Note: Observed hand washing area to be missing soap to properly wash hands at time of inspection. PIC placed a bottle of soap on hand sink during inspection to COS.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. Pf Note: No paper towels were observed in hand washing area at time of inspection. PIC placed new paper towels in dispenser to COS.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness (P,Pf) (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; P Note: Observed a bottle of chemical bl...
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. Note: Observed dirt accumulation on floors and walls of facility. PIC instructed to ensure that they are cleaned regularly in such a way to prevent excessive accumulatio bui...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
70
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed hot dogs uncovered on roller grill. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; Note: PIC will place a suitable shield to protect from contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
95
Apr 24, 2024
Initial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed wooden shelves and wooden ceiling tile to be unsealed and absorbent. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Note: PIC will seal wooden surfaces with nonabsorbent material in order to prevent liquid absorption.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shark Shack - Waveside Eats and Treats last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shark Shack - Waveside Eats and Treats on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Shark Shack - Waveside Eats and Treats compare to other restaurants in Buford?

Shark Shack - Waveside Eats and Treats most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Buford average of 92.

Has Shark Shack - Waveside Eats and Treats' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Shark Shack - Waveside Eats and Treats have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shark Shack - Waveside Eats and Treats means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Shark Shack - Waveside Eats and Treats inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shark Shack - Waveside Eats and Treats is inspected around two times per year on average.