Waffle House #2000

1194 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Waffle House #2000 has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Waffle House #2000 was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Waffle House #2000's latest score of 78 falls below the Decatur average of 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Dishes/ utensils stored as clean in drawer under grill observed unclean with accumulation of food debris. CA: All food and non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent buildup. COS- PIC moved dishes to dish machine to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed interior of container holding dishes stored as clean with accumulation of food residue. Observed cooler gaskets unclean with accumulation of food debris. Observed interior of coolers unclean with accumulation of food debris. Discussed with PIC that all surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed vent in cooler unclean with heavy accumulation of dust/debris. Discussed with PIC that surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods stored uncovered in 4 door cooler. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; COS- PIC covered all food.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Aug 4, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Dishes/ utensils stored as clean in drawer under grill observed unclean with accumulation of food debris. Observed the trays holding the coffee cup observed unclean to sight and touch with debris/ food debris. CA: All food and non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent buildup. COS- PIC moved dishes and coffee mug and trays to dish machine to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed crates storing lids unclean to sight and touch with an accumulation of debris. CA: ALL food and non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up. COS- PIC removed lids and moved crates and lids to 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinse, and sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed pancake batter in reach in color at cold holding at a temperature above 41F. Observed sliced yellow cheese cold holding at temperature above 41F. CA: time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC removed the out of temp pancake batter and replaced it with a pancake batter that is holding the correct temperature.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed final rinse temperature with thermaworks white max temp reading of 137F, and the temperature stickers did not turn the correct color. CA: For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165ºF. COS: PIC called maintenance to come fix the warewashing machine during the time of the inspection. Warewashing machine was fixed, and tested with temperature sticker; the sticker turned the correct color.

511-6-1.05(6)(l)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #2000 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #2000 on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #2000?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #2000.

How does Waffle House #2000 compare to other restaurants in Decatur?

Waffle House #2000 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Decatur average of 86.

Has Waffle House #2000's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Waffle House #2000 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House #2000 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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