Waffle House #1010

7301 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31406

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Waffle House #1010 stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food separated and protected”, showing up two times.

Waffle House #1010 scores about where you'd expect for a Savannah restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed built-up food debris in and around prep-top adjacent to grill area. RCA: PIC shall have staff members clean non-food contact surfaces. All nonfood contact surfaces shall be clean to the sight and touch. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of any accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed back door weather strip to be worn down allowing light to shine through bottom of the door allowing entry of pests. RCA: Back door weather strip shall be replaced so it is flush with the floor, preventing any pests from entering the facility. CA: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by; filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; Closed, tight-fitting windows, and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Oct 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed improper separation of meats. Observed raw eggs over tomatoes and ham in the reach cooler. Observed shelled eggs over hash-browns in walk-in cooler. COS: PIC rearranged items to proper place based on cooked temperatures. RCA: Provided PIC with The Flow of Food Storage hand-out.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the concentration of the buckets at 200ppm+ (chlorine). COS: PIC emptied sanitizer buckets and remade sanitizer to where it tested at 50ppm to 100ppm. RCA: Educated PIC on proper concentration for chlorine sanitizer at 50ppm.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee item (cup) stored next to ice well at coke machine. COS: Employee removed identified item. RCA: Educated PIC on proper storage of employee items to avoid contamination.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

May 6, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw bacon, raw pork chops, and raw chicken stored in reach-in cooler not protected from overhead contamination. Educated PIC on maintaining all food product stored covered to protect from overhead contamination. CA: PIC covered affected items. RCA: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv)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;

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Build-up of debris on coffee maker, inside of coolers/gaskets, on prep surfaces etc.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed general debris/build-up on areas on floors, walls. CA: Areas shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be increased to prevent accumulation.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

May 10, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sani-buckets not reading any sanitizer in "in-use" buckets. PIC emptied and remade sanitizer to the correct concentration. Educated PIC on maintaining sanitizer in sani-buckets at correct concentration levels.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Observed scoop handle in contact with food product (hash-browns). -Observed bowl being used as a scoop in waffle toppings (peanut butter chips). Educated PIC on proper storage of "in-use" utensils. Scoops must have handle and handle must face out of food product.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Build-up of debris on coffee maker.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #1010 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1010 on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1010?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1010.

How does Waffle House #1010 compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Waffle House #1010 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Savannah average of 91.

Has Waffle House #1010's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #1010 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House #1010 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 Waffle House #1010 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1010 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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