Waffle House #1616

4875 Alabama Rd Ne, Roswell, GA 30075

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Nov 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Looking across the full record, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Roswell restaurants (averaging 92), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

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

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several cold TCS food distinguished with an asterisk (*) held above 41F. C/A: cold time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food shall be maintained at 41°F or below COS: items discarded; items in the grill drawers allowed to cool to 41F; per PIC they were placed into unit at approximately 2:30

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee rinse kitchen knife in hand sink located in the server galley of the main kitchen. C/A: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: discussed code provision with PIC and knife taken to ware washing area to be washed rinsed and sanitized

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Mar 13, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cold TCS foods were not held at 41*f. alfredo sauce, cheese sticks, cut tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, mozzarella cheese, pasta with meat and/or cheese menu items, vegetables in kitchen walkin cooler, salad prep cooler, CA: Cold TCS foods must be held at 41*f or below. Food discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hot TCS foods were not rapidly cooling from 135*f – 70*f within 2 hours. In kitchen walkin cooler and reachin cooler. beef lasagna, alfredo sauce CA: Hot TCS foods are to cool from 135*f to 70*f or below within 2 hours. [Then 70*f – 41*f within 4 hours]. PIC placed food container on ice. Then placed in kitchen walkin freezer for rapidly to 70*f.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hot TCS foods were not rapidly cooling from 70*f to 41*f within 4 hours. Cannoli sauce mix, cooked penne, cooked fettucine, baked ziti, CA: Cool hot foods from 70*f – 41*f or below within 4 hours. Food was placed on ice. Then moved to freezer for rapid cooling to 41*f or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #1616 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1616 on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1616?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1616.

How does Waffle House #1616 compare to other restaurants in Roswell?

Waffle House #1616 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Roswell average of 92.

Has Waffle House #1616's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #1616 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 #1616 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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