Waffle House #494

920 Cobb Pkwy S, Marietta, GA 30060

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Waffle House #494 has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

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

That's lower than the typical Marietta restaurant, which scores around 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLE SOILED DISHES/UTENSILS AND IMMEDIATELY HANDLE AND UNLOAD CLEAN DISHES/UTENSILS FROM DISH MACHINE RACK C/A: od employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and: (v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; COS: EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS BEFORE PROCEEDING TO HANDLE CLEAN DISHES/UTENSILS

511-6-1.03(5)(c)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSIL STORED AS CLEAN SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN UTENSIL HOLDER. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORAGE RACK SOILED WITH DEBRIS. C/A: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH COS: UTENSILS AND ICE SCOOP HOLDER CLEANED AND SANITIZED

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed in front food service, under grill, in dry storage drawers, multiple utensils and pans stored with debris and markings of food. C/A: All food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Utensils and pans removed from drawers and stored in ware-washing to be cleaned, rinsed, and sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Refuse area missing drain plugs in facility dumpster. C/A: Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

Feb 8, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUT LETTUCE, COUNTRY HAM AND CHICKEN SAUSAGE LINKS COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN PREP TOP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED CHILI COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN. C/A: ALL TCS FOODS COLD HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW COS: FOOD DISCARDED

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES WITH BUILD UP IN SODA MACHINE. OBSERVED UTENSILS WITH FOOD DEBRIS STORED AS CLEAN AND READY FOR USE IN FRON FOOD SERVICE AREA. C/A: ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH COS: NOZZLES AND UTENSILS STORED IN WAREWASHING TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #494 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #494 on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #494?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #494.

How does Waffle House #494 compare to other restaurants in Marietta?

Waffle House #494 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Marietta average of 87.

Has Waffle House #494's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #494 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 #494 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 #494 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #494 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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