Waffle House #1563

1395 Highlands Ridge Rd Se, Smyrna, GA 30082

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Waffle House #1563 has been inspected three times since 2024. Waffle House #1563 was last inspected on Oct 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food stored covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Smyrna average 85, so Waffle House #1563 is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken, raw pork, and raw sausage stored uncovered inside reach in cooler next by grill in front food service. CA: Foods shall be stored covered and protected unless cooling. COS: Items covered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Feb 14, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed shelves below grill with food debris and splash. Observed bottom of reach in coolers with food debris. Observed splash on the side of reach in coolers. (Located in Front Food Service). CA: CA: Non-Food Contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Equipment and surfaces were cleaned during inspection.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken, raw pork stored uncovered inside reach in cooler next by grill in front food service. Observed waffle batter inside reach in cooler by prep top cooler in front food service stored uncovered. CA: Foods shall be stored covered unless in the process of cooling. COS: Food items covered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

May 28, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several wet wiping cloths stored on countertops in front food service prep areas. CA: Wiping cloths used for wiping food contact surfaces shall be stored in chemical sanitizer in between uses. COS: PIC removed wiping cloths and placed them in sanitizing buckets.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed shelf, bottom reach in coolers, bottom storage drawers in front food service area with debris and buildup. CA: Non-Food Contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Equipment and surfaces were cleaned during inspection.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings stored among restaurant items in glass reach in cooler of front food service. CA: A designated area is required for employee activity, separated from food prep areas or areas that are used to store food to prevent potential contamination. COS: Employee belongings were removed and put into employee activity area.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #1563 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1563 on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1563?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1563.

How does Waffle House #1563 compare to other restaurants in Smyrna?

Waffle House #1563 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Smyrna average of 85.

Has Waffle House #1563's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #1563 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 #1563 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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