Waffle House #154
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
64
Score
The Waffle House #154 located at 2758 Cobb Pkwy SE in Atlanta, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 6, 2026, with a score of 64. This inspection identified two critical, one major, and one minor violation, including issues with food-contact surfaces, cold holding temperatures, and hot holding temperatures. Previous inspections for this facility have generally fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
64
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
70
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Jan 6, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mold was observed on the soda nozzles on the front prep line. Food debris was observed on the hot plate on the storage rack inside the kitchen and on the ice scoop. CA Equipment and utensils must be cleaned and sanitized to prevent contamination. COS The equipment and scoop was sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items stored inside the reach in coolers near the grill and kitchen door maintained cold holding temperatures above 41F. CA TCS food items must maintained cold holding temperatures at 41F or below to prevent foodborne illnesses. COS The food items were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A container of grits stored inside the steam well in the kitchen held hot holding temperatures at 121F. CA TCS food items must maintain hot holding temperatures at 135F or above. COS The grits were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris and grease accumulation was observed inside drawers, reach in coolers, underneath the grill, on countertop surfaces near the waffle makers and on the bottom surface of the hood on the front prep line. White residue was observed on the storage racks inside the walk in cooler. CA Equipment and food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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