Waffle House #1731

229 Temple Ave, Newnan, GA 30263

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Waffle House #1731 has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Newnan facility scores 86, putting Waffle House #1731 on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine

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

View 2 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dish machine not reaching minimum sanitizing temperatures. PIC calibrated dish machine over to reach hot water sanitizing temperatures during inspection.

511-6-1.05(6)(l)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple buckets of waffle mix with no label in walk-in cooler. PIC labeled food items during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed the following cold holding foods not reaching the minimum safe cold holding temperature of 41F: In the prep-top cooler, cubed ham 47F, sliced cheese 50F, and lettuce 46F. In the reach-in cooler, pre-cooked sausage 58F and waffle mix 52F. All foods discarded during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed black and pink build-up on interior wall of ice machine. Observed black build-up on soda nozzles in main kitchen area. Surfaces shall be washed at a frequency to prevent build-up.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ladder stored leaning against single-serve storage shelf. Observed clean mat stored on top of single-serve boxes. Maintenance tools shall be stored in a designated area to prevent contamination. Items relocated during inspection.

511-6-1.07(5)(m)

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple employee drinks stored on and above food prep surfaces in main kitchen. Employee items shall be stored in s designated area to prevent contamination. All drinks discarded during inspection.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed the following cold holding foods not reaching the minimum safe fold holding temperature of 41F: In the reach-in-cooler, Waffle batter 47F, 47F, 46F, Diced ham 51F, Sliced ham 52F. All foods discarded during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed the following foods not reaching safe hot hold temperatures of 135F or above. Steam well: Beef Chili 106F, Sausage gravy 125F. Foods discarded during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizing chlorine sanitizing solution testing at 200ppm. Sanitizing solution remade during inspection.

511-6-1.07(6)(g)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chemicals stored on food prep sink. Chemicals moved during inspection.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chemical bottle not labeled with common name. Bottle labeled during inspection.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wear washing machine not temping at temperature needed to sanitize.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed build up in hard-to-reach areas.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Feb 23, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple items in the reach-in coolers without date labels. Date labels added during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed the following cold holding foods not reaching the minimum safe fold holding temperature of 41F: In the reach-in cooler, Sausage gravy 53F, Diced ham 46F, 47F, Sliced cheese 47F. All food items discarded during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed pink/brown/black build up along ice machine walls and baffle.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #1731 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1731 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1731?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1731.

How does Waffle House #1731 compare to other restaurants in Newnan?

Waffle House #1731 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Newnan average of 86.

Has Waffle House #1731's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #1731 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 #1731 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 #1731 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1731 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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