Waffle House #41

2548 Wesley Chapel Rd, Decatur, GA 30035

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Waffle House #41 four times, with records going back to 2024. Waffle House #41 was last inspected on Nov 24, 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 two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Decatur restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed chocolate milk inside reach in cooler with past expiration date of 11/23/25. COS chocolate milk was discarded.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed pork sausage, pork chop, raw bacon stored uncovered inside reach in cooler. COS. PIC provided wrappings and covers for food items. CA.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food debris and grease on flat surface beneath grill and range. Also observed organic growth on non food contact surfaces of soda machines. CA. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

May 29, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer solution with reading above 200ppm chlorine. CA. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to manufacturer's recommendations. COS. Sanitizer solution was remade to 100ppm chlorine.

511-6-1.07(6)(e)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two employees wearing bracelets. 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. COS. Bracelets were removed.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cell phone and personal water cup on table by clean utensils (forks and spoons). CA. PIC advised to store all personal items in designated area. COS. items were removed.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Nov 8, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing reminder inside male bathroom. COS sign was placed in bathroom

511-6-1.07(3)(d)

Apr 2, 2024

Routine

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

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6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chili, using time as a public control, with a documented temperature of 10 degrees higher than the observed temperature. Manager stated temperature was incorrect, COS chili was discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(i)

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

Inspector notes: Observed chocolate milk inside reach in cooler with past expiration date of 3/31/24. COS chocolate milk was discarded.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed food stored in reach in cooler with a leaking condensation line. PIC advised to have cooler repaired and keep foods covered at all times to prevent contamination. Foods must be stored in a cool dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #41 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #41 on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #41?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #41.

How does Waffle House #41 compare to other restaurants in Decatur?

Waffle House #41 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Decatur average of 86.

Has Waffle House #41's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #41 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 #41 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 #41 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #41 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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