Waffle House # 1509

296 W Clinton St, Gray, GA 31032

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Waffle House # 1509 has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 17, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “food separated and protected” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Gray average 95, so Waffle House # 1509 trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed case of tomatoes on bottom shelf of meat rack below raw bacon. Items in coolers need to be stored according to their cook to temperatures or status as ready to eat. Whole tomatoes are considered ready to eat and need to be store above all raw meats. Manager moved tomatoes to very top shelf above raw meats.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed open can of Red Bull sitting on wire shelf next to walk-in-cooler door. Employees shall only drink from single service cups that have a lid and a straw in areas that are separate from food storage areas. Manager removed the can.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

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

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed grits in brown hot holding box at temperatures below 135 for hot holding. PIC notified. PIC instructed to keep less items in brown hot holding box. EHS discussed with maintenance about the piece of equipment, maintenance states that the unit is working properly. EHS and maintenance instructed PIC to no overload hot holding box and to keep things off the bottom shelf so that the machine can heat all grits in the box and not just the grits on the bottom shelf.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed a box of single use items (to-go boxes, to-go cups) stored in commissary area on the floor. PIC informed that all items must be 6 inches off the floor. PIC instructed to place items on shelf or place items onto a crate.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed grits in steam well and brown hot holding box at temperatures below 135 for hot holding from third shift. PIC notified. PIC will keep less items in brown hot holding box and discontinue use of steam well. PIC stated additional steam wells may be ordered to replace existing steam well. PIC discarded grits under 135.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed sausage and bacon uncovered in RIC up front. Observed Sausage in WIC uncovered. All items being stored shall be covered to prevent contamination. PIC notified.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Jun 21, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed gravy in RIC without lid. Food shall be covered for protection of overhead contamination. PIC informed to place a lid/ cover (wrapping) over gravy.

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed chili in steam well being hot held without a lid/ covering. Food shall be covered for protection of overhead contamination. PIC informed to place a lid/ cover (wrapping) over gravy.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Jan 12, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed gravy in steam well being hot held without a lid/ covering. Food shall be covered for protection of overhead contamination. PIC informed to place a lid/ cover (wrapping) over gravy.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed energy drink and an orange stored in RIC where customer drinks are stored. Employee items shall be stored in areas designated for employee belongings. PIC informed that the WIC can be used for employee items storage, and to have the shelf designated for employee use separated and labeled from store use.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House # 1509 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House # 1509 on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House # 1509?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Waffle House # 1509.

How does Waffle House # 1509 compare to other restaurants in Gray?

Waffle House # 1509 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Gray average of 95.

Has Waffle House # 1509's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House # 1509 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 # 1509 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 # 1509 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House # 1509 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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