Waffle House #421

3340 Frey Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Waffle House #421 has been inspected three times since 2024. On Aug 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Waffle House #421's latest score is in line with the Kennesaw average of 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 19, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop stored on dirty counter top in main kitchen area. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food. COS: Employee removed ice scoop and washed it.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bottom of cabinets with black residue in front service area. Observed liquid on bottom of reach in cooler in front service area. CA: Nonfood contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Employee cleaned nonfood contact surfaces.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed trash and jelly spilled on floor under storage racks in storage area of main kitchen. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths sitting on the counter in the front service area. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS: PIC put wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed storage cabinets with food and grease buildup in front service area. Observed food debris in reach in coolers in front service area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. COS: Employee cleaned all soiled non-food contact surfaces.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed a dead roach under shelf in storage area of main kitchen. CA: Dead or trapped insects and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #421 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #421 on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Waffle House #421 compare to other restaurants in Kennesaw?

Waffle House #421 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Kennesaw average of 88.

Has Waffle House #421's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #421 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 #421 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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