Waffle House #2096

4797 Canton Rd, Marietta, GA 30066
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Waffle House #2096 has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 7, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Marietta restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee coming from outside after smoking and went to clean the table, after that she went on to serve food for the customer without washing her hands. Observed the same employee coming out from the restroom going into the kitchen, washing her hands for less than 5 seconds that she grabbed a cup to drink water from. C/A 1. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P (ii) After using the toilet room; P (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P (iv) After co...
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice bin in the main kitchen with black residue mold looking inside near the chute of the bin. Ice is being used for cooling and drinking. C/A In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. COS: Facility has 3 days to correct the violation
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fire suppression nozzles with accumulation of grease build-up. C/A Nozzles need to be cleaned periodically to prevent grease from dripping down and contaminate the food COS: Manager cleaned the nozzles
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
70
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #2096 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #2096 on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #2096?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #2096.

How does Waffle House #2096 compare to other restaurants in Marietta?

Waffle House #2096 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Marietta average of 87.

Has Waffle House #2096's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Waffle House #2096 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Waffle House #2096 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.