Waffle House #1688

2880 Browns Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Waffle House #1688, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Gainesville restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed all sanitation buckets to register at a chlorine concentration of 0ppm. Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness (P,Pf) (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in...
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
90
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed all sanitation buckets to be tested with a chemical kit and registered to have a chlorine concentration of 0ppm. A chlorine solution should have a concentration of 50-100ppm. Note: PIC remade sanitizing solution in 3-compartment sink and placed them into the sanitizing buckets with a concentration of 50-100ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
90
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #1688 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1688 on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1688?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1688.

How does Waffle House #1688 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Waffle House #1688 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 91.

Has Waffle House #1688's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #1688 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House #1688 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 #1688 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1688 is inspected around two times per year on average.