Waffle House # 1406
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
90
Score
Public records show five inspections at Waffle House # 1406 stretching back to 2024. Waffle House # 1406 was last inspected on Apr 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Among Milledgeville restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee wearing watches while preparing food. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. PIC was notified. Education was provided.
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Obser ed employee beverage on top of prep surface. 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (k) Hygienic Practices. 1. Employees shall not use any form of tobacco products, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas. 2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent co...
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
90
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of debris and liquid at the bottom of the RIC in main kitchen area. 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. PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
95
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed tomatoes at 48F and ham 45F in prep top cooler. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed 3 buckets of waffle mix past use by dates. 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) (h) Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P 2. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time / temperature control for safety food prepared in a food service establishment and dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shutoff control shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed cell phone on food prep surface. 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 PIC was notified. Education was provided.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed a mold like substance in ice machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; P (iii) Betwee...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
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Oct 7, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed dirty towels stored in the handwash sink. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed cell phone on food prep surface. 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
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
82
Apr 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black Mold like substance was observed on roof of ice machine.(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. PIC was notified and began emptying and cleaning ice machine.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed bucket in hand wash sink. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing PIC was notified. Bucket was removed.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House # 1406 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House # 1406 on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House # 1406?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House # 1406.
How does Waffle House # 1406 compare to other restaurants in Milledgeville?
Waffle House # 1406 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Milledgeville average of 90.
Has Waffle House # 1406's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House # 1406 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 # 1406 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 # 1406 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House # 1406 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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