Waffle House #2160

6542 Hwy 42, Rex, GA 30273

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Waffle House #2160 has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Aug 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Rex restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

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

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee touch hat, then prep chick breast in the grill with out changing cloves and washing hands. COS: Employee washed hand and discarded chicken.

511-6-1.03(5)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed foods uncovered in reach in cooler. Advised PIC all foods shall be covered at all times. COS: PIC covered items.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Feb 10, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed milk in coolers held past the use by date of 2/7/25 and 1/30/25. COS- milk was discarded

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink with no paper towels. COS- paper towels were supplied at all times

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of dishes stored clean w/ debris. Advised to clean to sight and touch

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jul 15, 2024

Routine

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

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6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs on time as a public health control with an inaccurate time stamp. Advised PIC when using TPHC the time stamp shall be accurate at all times. Advised to discard eggs.

511-6-1.04(6)(i)

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

Inspector notes: Observed encrusted food debris on pans and utensils in the drawer under the grill stored with clean utensils. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight & touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed a scrub pad in the basin of the hand sink. Advised PIC hand sinks shall be accessible at all times and only used for hand washing. COS: PIC removed pad from the sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed door seals of two reach in coolers in the front food service area need to be replaced. Advised PIC all equipment components such as doors, seals, and hinges shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Jan 2, 2024

Routine

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

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods not hot holding at 135F or above. PIC moved foods to be reheated

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. COS- PIC discarded foods

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bottles of chemicals stored on shelf with bottles of syrups. COS- chemical bottles were removed

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in a container that is heavily soiled. Advised to clean

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #2160 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #2160 on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #2160?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #2160.

How does Waffle House #2160 compare to other restaurants in Rex?

Waffle House #2160 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Rex average of 82.

Has Waffle House #2160's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #2160 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House #2160 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 #2160 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #2160 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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