Waffle House #2074

4750 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur, GA 30030

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Waffle House #2074 three times, with records going back to 2024. Waffle House #2074 was last inspected on Nov 25, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

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

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Waffle House #2074's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee wash/rinse thermometer in hand sink. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Education provided to PIC regarding hand sinks only being used for hand washing and how to properly sanitizer thermometer in-between each food item. COS: Thermometer cleaned and sanitized.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Observed drink nozzles with black build up. Observed ice scoop stored directly on unclean wall. CA: All food and nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent buildup. COS- nozzles and ice scoop were washed, rinsed and sanitized

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Trays containing coffee cups observed with debris present. The container utilized for storing lids exhibited minor debris accumulation. Drawers were observed with food debris. Prep top cooler lid observed unclean.CA: all food and non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent buildup.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Feb 11, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Trays containing coffee cups were noted to have minimal debris present. The container utilized for storing lids exhibited minor debris accumulation. Drawers were observed with visible food debris. Cooler gaskets demonstrated significant buildup and accumulation of residue. CA: All food and non- food contact surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized at all times.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jul 15, 2024

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, coffee mugs and trays stored, and drink nozzles stored as clean observed unclean with food debris. Discussed with PIC to clean dishes regularly and by site and touch to prevent buildup. COS- dishes moved to dish machine to be washed.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer water solution in container in use with a concentration on 25PPM. Discussed with PIC that that chlorine sanitizer water solution shall be between 50PPM- 100PPM. COS chlorine sanitizer water solution corrected to 50 PPM.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #2074 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #2074 on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #2074?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #2074.

How does Waffle House #2074 compare to other restaurants in Decatur?

Waffle House #2074 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Decatur average of 86.

Has Waffle House #2074's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #2074 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 #2074 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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