Waffle House #2402
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Waffle House #2402, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation and lighting”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 91, which Waffle House #2402's 86 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed facility's need to clean dust from ceiling ducts, debri/spills under equipment on the serving line; spills in the walk in cooler. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.EHS informed the PIC of the need to clean.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed opened red bull can stored on light switch box; red bull and coffee cup stored in REF above facility items. (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. EHS informed the PIC that personal items are to be stored separate to prevent contamination of facility items and that drinking is to occur from a disposable cup w/ lid and straw(also to be stored away from food prep...
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed employee drying plates with a paper towel after coming out of the dish machine. 10) Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. EHS informed PIC that items are to be air-dried; PIC informed employee.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
86
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed burgers and philly meat stored uncovered in the REF. (iv) 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. EHS informed the GM that food must be stored covered to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee working with a bracelet on his wrist. (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. EHS informed the GM that no jewelry is allowed except for a plain wedding band.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee with a beard longer than 1/2 an inch and no beard guard. (i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. EHS informed the GM that hair restraint are require for all hair longer than 1/2 an inch.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
86
Jul 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: EHS observed several cups, spoons, and plates that were clean that still had food debris still on them. Corrective action-PIC needs to make sure that employees are going through each process of the wash, rinse, sanitize.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: EHS observed multiple items in the reach in cooler that had nothing to protect it from contamination. Strips of bacon is sitting in between cardboard and some pieces were touching the rack. Corrective action- PIC needs to make sure that all food items are packed away correctly and not laying on the racks with nothing covering it.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: EHS observed plates and bowls that needed to be inverted. Corrective action-PIC needs to make sure all plates and bowls sitting on the shelf is inverted to reduce any type of contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed inside of the reach in coolers there was a lot of food debris on the bottom of the unit and around the gasket. Corrective action-PIC needs to make sure that all equipment is being cleaned routinely to reduce food debris build up.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EHS observed a cell phone by the to go plates. Corrective action-PIC needs to make sure that they create a designated area for employees to reduce personal items being stored with products for the public.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #2402 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #2402 on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #2402?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #2402.
How does Waffle House #2402 compare to other restaurants in Macon?
Waffle House #2402 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Macon average of 91.
Has Waffle House #2402's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #2402 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waffle House #2402 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 #2402 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #2402 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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