Waffle House #313
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
86
Score
Waffle House #313 has been inspected four times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 1, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, showing up four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Decatur restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: CA: (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf Observation: Rear handsink without paper towels. COS: Paper towels supplied
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. OBSERVATION: Shelves in the walk in cooler unclean with some build-up. The gaskets of the 4 door Delfield cooler (unit was serviced and cleaned). Drawer with utensils unclean with debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
86
May 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: CA: Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall: 1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P, or 2. Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a Tolerance or Exemption from Tolerance-Non-food determinations. P OBSERVATION: 2 sanitizer buckets containing over 200ppm chlorine. COS- manager remade solution, now reading 100ppm chlorine.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. OBSERVATION: The interior side of the 2 door Delfield cooler (unit was serviced and cleaned) and the shelves in the Randell 4 door cooler are unclean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: CA: 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. OBSERVATION: Food handlers observed wearing bracelets while engaged in food preparation. COS- bracelets removed
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
78
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food handlers shall wear no hand/arm jewelry other than a plain band ring. OBSERVED: cook wearing a gold watch & ring while preparing food. COS-items (jewelry) removed and hands washed.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule OBSERVATION: rear storage shelves in the commissary rusted.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule OBSERVATION: rear storage shelves in the commissary rusted.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CA: Food and non-food contact surfaces shall remain clean to sight & touch. OBSERVED: WIC gasket unclean and Randell cooler shelves unclean with food accummulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
82
Jun 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Fecal/vomit clean up procedure & chemical to treat for Norovirus must be provided. Clean up chemical not provided to treat Norovirus. Chemical/kit must be provided by 6-6-24, email a photo of the chemical nakia.robinson@dph.ga.gov
511-6-1.03(6)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employees shall wear no hand/arm jewelry other than a plain band ring. Food handlers observed wearing arm jewelry. COS- hand/arm jewelry removed.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food and non food contact surfaces shall remain clean to sight and touch. Observed some gaskets and interior of coolers unclean with food debris/spillage. COS- Manager began the cleaning process.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #313 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #313 on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #313?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #313.
How does Waffle House #313 compare to other restaurants in Decatur?
Waffle House #313 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Decatur average of 86.
Has Waffle House #313's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #313 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 #313 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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