Waffle House #1177
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Waffle House #1177 has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “utensils, equipment and linens” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That's lower than the typical Fayetteville restaurant, which scores around 82. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the eggs sitting out on TPHC were not marked with a date or time. COS. Time stamp added. CA: When using TPHC, time shall be kept track of following the plan.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed that there was not a PIC present who was able to provide access to all parts of the facility; outdoors barns were not checked. CA: There shall be a PIC present who is able to fulfill the role of the person in charge.
511-6-1.03(2)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings stored with and above food. COS. Items moved. CA: Personal belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent the contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed that the barn used outside had gaps and cracks that would allow the entry of pests. CA: Exterior walls and roofs shall prevent the entry of pests.
511-6-1.07(2)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris under shelves. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks stored in bottles that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Items removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use containers with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that plates were stored upright with no overhead protection. COS. Plates covered with burner plate. CA: Utensils, including plates, shall be protected from overhead contamination by inverting, covering, or using a burner plate.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that single-use cups were stored upright without overhead protection. COS. Covered. CA: Single-use items shall be covered, inverted, or otherwise protected from overhead contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of trash on the ground around the dumpster. CA: Dumpster area shall be maintianed clean.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
55
Jul 7, 2025
Followup
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the facility had all of their plates stored upright with no overhead protection. COS. Plates covered with burner plate; discussed with the PIC that only in-use stacks of plates do not have to be covered. Code: Utensils, including plates, shall be protected from overhead contamination by inverting, covering, or using a burner plate.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris on shelves, particularly on the line where the plates are stored and in the back storage area above the 3-compartment sink; observed that the under side of plates were dirty. Code: Non-food contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed that the base of the 3-compartment sink faucet was leaking. Code: Plumbing system and fixtures shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed water on the floor of the walk in cooler as well as chipped flooring in the walk in freezer. Code: physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination; facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
82
May 23, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed that the permit was not displayed. CA: Permit shall be displayed in public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris in the bottom of units. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris under shelves and the floor in the walk-in freezer was damaged. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation; facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings stored with and above food. COS. Items moved. CA: Personal belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent the contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
82
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the eggs sitting out on TPHC were not marked with a date or time. COS. Time stamp added. CA: When using TPHC, time shall be kept track of following the plan.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed that there was not a PIC present who was able to provide access to all parts of the facility; outdoors barns were not checked. CA: There shall be a PIC present who is able to fulfill the role of the person in charge.
511-6-1.03(2)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks stored in bottles that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Items removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use containers with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that plates were stored upright with no overhead protection. COS. Plates covered with burner plate. CA: Utensils, including plates, shall be protected from overhead contamination by inverting, covering, or using a burner plate.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that single-use cups were stored upright without overhead protection. COS. Covered. CA: Single-use items shall be covered, inverted, or otherwise protected from overhead contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of trash on the ground around the dumpster. CA: Dumpster area shall be maintianed clean.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris under shelves. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings stored with and above food. COS. Items moved. CA: Personal belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent the contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed that the barn used outside had gaps and cracks that would allow the entry of pests. CA: Exterior walls and roofs shall prevent the entry of pests.
511-6-1.07(2)(n)
55
Jun 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees with long, painted/decorated nails that were preparing food (drinks with ice) and not wearing gloves. COS. Employee washed hands and donned gloves. CA: Fingernails shall be kept short and free of paint or polish while working with food unless gloves are worn.
511-6-1.03(5)(f)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that single-use cups were stored upright without overhead protection. COS. Covered. CA: Single-use items shall be covered, inverted, or otherwise protected from overhead contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris in the bottom of units. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed that one of the restroom doors is not self-closing. CA: Bathroom doors shall self-closing and tight-fitting.
511-6-1.07(2)(l)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris under shelves. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed that the outside shed had many items unnecessary to the operation of this establishment. CA: All items unnecessary to the running of the establishment shall be removed from the premises.
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings stored with food. COS. Items moved. CA: Personal belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent the contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed that the barn used outside was in a state of disrepair with large holes in it that allowed for outside access/pests. CA: Exterior walls and roofs shall be in a state of good repair and prevent pest entry.
511-6-1.07(2)(n)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that back door was open; went and removed lock that was blocking the door from closing and found that the door was not self-closing and tight-fitting. CA: Outer openings shall be protected to prevent pest entry and doors shall be self closing and tight fitting.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed a rodent at the storage shed along with rodent droppings. CA:Pests shall be controlled and harborage conditions eliminated.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #1177 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1177 on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1177?
Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1177.
How does Waffle House #1177 compare to other restaurants in Fayetteville?
Waffle House #1177 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Fayetteville average of 82.
Has Waffle House #1177's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Waffle House #1177 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Waffle House #1177 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 #1177 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1177 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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