Waffle House #1904

1804 Mccormick Dr, Tifton, GA 31794

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Waffle House #1904, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Across the inspection history, “proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Waffle House #1904's latest score is in line with the Tifton average of 94. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks stored in a food preparation or other restricted area. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. COS: Drinks were discarded.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed food debris and build up on food-contact surfaces of multiple insert pans. Pans were recleaned during inspection. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks stored in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drinks were moved to designated area.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

May 5, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed food (gravy and chili with discard date of 4/28/25) found stored past disposal date marked in 2 door reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler. Products were discarded by PIC.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Jan 14, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food (chili and gravy) not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above in steam well. COS: Food discarded. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) food items that are labeled as 'keep refrigerated' not discarded as per the manufacture's expiration date or sell-by date. One gallon of milk(1/12/25) was discarded by PIC.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

Sep 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed food (gravy) found stored past disposal date marked in 2 door reach-in cooler. Product was discarded by PIC.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Feb 8, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 6 corrected on site.

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6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food(eggs) held past time marked when using time as public health control. Eggs were discarded by PIC and replaced with fresh eggs and time marked.

511-6-1.04(6)(i)

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed a handwashing sink was not being maintained so that it was accessible at all times for employee use. Items in handwashing sink were removed.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

9-2 - compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed establishment not following the requirements of the variance issued for hash browns by the State of Georgia. Hashbrowns observed with no date or time of preparation. Hashbrowns were discarded by PIC; new batches were prepared.

511-6-1.08(3)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed food (gravy) found stored past disposal date marked in 2 door reach-in cooler. Product was discarded by PIC.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks stored in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drinks were moved to designated area.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #1904 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1904 on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1904?

Across the inspection record, “proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1904.

How does Waffle House #1904 compare to other restaurants in Tifton?

Waffle House #1904 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tifton average of 94.

Has Waffle House #1904's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #1904 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 #1904 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 #1904 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1904 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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