Waffle House #1971

103 Talbot Dr, Hephzibah, GA 30815

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Waffle House #1971 five times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Hephzibah average 89, so Waffle House #1971 trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

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

View 4 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: Observed not all employee's have a signed Employee Health Agreement. C/A: Have all employees sign health agreements. COS: Employee's signed health agreements.

511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance inside ice maker. C/A: Clean inside ice maker.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed containers of gravy and waffle batter without prep and discard dates. C/A: TCS food items need to have prep and discard dates. COS: Employees labeled all TCS food items with prep and discard dates.

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee drink and phones in same area as food items. C/A: Employee items need to be stored in designated areas. COS: All items were moved to a designated area.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed hand washing sink in the blocked. C/A: Hand washing sink should never be blocked and be accessible at all times.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance inside ice maker. C/A: Clean inside ice maker.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed a vape and used cigarette stored on the same shelfs as food items. C/A: No cigarettes and vapes are to be smoked in the establishment and should be store in employees designated area.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKET WITH NO SANITIZER. C/A: ENSURE ALL SANITIZER BUCKETS ARE GIVEN PROPER PORTION OF SANITIZER SOLUTION.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOST RECENT HEALTH INSPECTION REPORT IS NOT POSTED. C/A: POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed waffle mix and chicken without coverings. C/A: Cover food items during storage.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Sep 3, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKET WITH NO SANITIZER. C/A: ENSURE ALL SANITIZER BUCKETS ARE GIVEN PROPER PORTION OF SANITIZER SOLUTION.

511-6-1.05(8)(b)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS IN RIC THAT DID NOT HAVE ANY PREP AND DISCARD DATES. C/A: FOOD NOT IN ORIGNAL CONTAINER NEEDS PREP AND DISCARD DATES. SLICED VEGETABLES NEED PREP AND DISCARD DATES.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CELL PHONE STORED ON TOP OF FOOD CONTAINER IN FOOD PREP AREA. C/A: STORE CELL PHONES IN DESGINATED AREA USED FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

Apr 22, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKET WITH NO SANITIZER. C/A: ENSURE ALL SANITIZER BUCKETS ARE GIVEN PROPER PORTION OF SANITIZER SOLUTION.

511-6-1.05(8)(a)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CELL PHONE STORED ON TOP OF FOOD CONTAINER IN FOOD PREP AREA. C/A: STORED CELL PHONES IN DESGINATED AREA USED FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #1971 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1971 on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1971?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1971.

How does Waffle House #1971 compare to other restaurants in Hephzibah?

Waffle House #1971 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hephzibah average of 89.

Has Waffle House #1971's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #1971 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Waffle House #1971 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Waffle House #1971 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1971 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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