Waffle House #1132
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
64
Score
Public records show five inspections at Waffle House #1132 stretching back to 2024. Waffle House #1132 was last inspected on Feb 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
“Food stored covered” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Marietta restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 4 half gallons of chocolate milk expired on 2/1 and 2% milk expired on 1/31 being held in front service RIC #2. C/A-Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date COS- All items discarded
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed front service dishwasher actively being used, final rinse temp was below 180F. C/A-, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194ºF (90ºC), or less than: Pf (i) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165ºF (74ºC); Pf or (ii) For all other machines, 180ºF (82ºC). COS- Dishwasher out of order signed placed on unit, 3 compartment sink set up, dishes rewashed and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(6)(l)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw bacon, raw sausage, and raw chicken uncovered in front service 4-door RIC. Observed sausage patty and chocolate chips (x3) uncovered in front service bottom prep unit. C/A-Except 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; COS- All items covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 1.Observed several wet rags on counter tops in front service area. 2.Observed wiping cloth held in sanitizer bucket in front service area bucket at 0ppm chlorine. C/A-Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); COS- wet rags placed completely submerged in sanitizer buckets in front service area. COS- sanitizer bucket remade to 50ppm chlorine.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed spillage in bottom unit of 4 Door RIC in front service area. C/A-Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
64
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw bacon, raw sausage, raw steak, raw pork shops, and raw chicken uncovered in 4-door RIC. C/A-Except 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; COS- All items covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
95
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed chocolate milk in FS RIC with expiration date of 2/3/25. C/A-A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (iii) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days COS- PIC discarded item.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black build up in soda nozzles in FS area x2. C/A-Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch COS- PIC had employee wash and sanitize soda nozzles
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths sitting outside or hanging off/above sanitizer buckets. C/A-Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); COS- PIC placed all wiping cloths completely submerged in bucket.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed knives x2 stored between crevice in prep top unit in FS area. C/A-During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); COS- knives removed washed and sanitzed.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
70
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a bucket of chili and gravy prepped on 8/19 with no date marking in 4 door RIC in FS area. Observed 3 waffle batter containers with no date marking prepped on 8/19. C/A-refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. COS- PIC placed dart marking label on all items
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
90
Feb 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black build up in soda nozzles in FS area on right soda machine. C/A-Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch COS- PIC had employee wash and sanitize soda nozzles
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths sitting on counter tops throughout FS area x4. C/A- when not in use wiping cloths shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n) Chlorine 50-100ppm COS- PIC placed all wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #1132 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1132 on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1132?
Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1132.
How does Waffle House #1132 compare to other restaurants in Marietta?
Waffle House #1132 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Marietta average of 87.
Has Waffle House #1132's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Waffle House #1132 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Waffle House #1132 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 #1132 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1132 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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