Waffle House #1147
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
61
Score
Public records show four inspections at Waffle House #1147 stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 20, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.
“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Hapeville average 89, so Waffle House #1147 trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
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10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to discard food by the use by date. Observed several gallons of whole milk and 2 gallons of chocolate milk stored past the printed use by date. 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. Milks were discarded
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to discard time stored food after 4 hours. Observed eggs stored on time with the time updated but eggs not discarded. When asked about process PIC stated that after 4 hours the eggs are rotated back into cooler and new eggs pulled. when district manager arrived it was told that the eggs should be discard. Eggs were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to maintain food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. Observed build up on the sides of the bulk ice machine. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. PIC had employee clean unit.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to maintain food items stored covered Observed bacon store in reach-in cooler without any overhead protection. 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. PIC covered bacon
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to properly dispose of refuse Observed trash stored in front of back exit door. Refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents. Trash was taken out
511-6-1.06(5)(r)
61
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed WIC door not shutting all the way. Ca: Advised PIC to get WIC door serviced. 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
95
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed coffee mugs stored as clean with buildup on the inside and outside of the cups. Observed the tray where the cups were stored with buildup. COS- coffee mugs and trays were washed, rinsed and sanitized. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris on multiple surfaces in the main kitchen. Observed debris on multiple shelves in the facility. Ca- all nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept clean. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an 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 a trail of ants along the wall behind a steamtable. CA- pest control shall come out and facility needs a deep clean. A legal notice was left for facility to do a deep clean. 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken, raw beef, raw bacon chili, and onions stored uncovered inside a RIC. COS- items were covered. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) 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;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #1147 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1147 on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1147?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1147.
How does Waffle House #1147 compare to other restaurants in Hapeville?
Waffle House #1147 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Hapeville average of 89.
Has Waffle House #1147's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Waffle House #1147 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Waffle House #1147 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 #1147 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1147 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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