Waffle House #544

2951 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA 30909

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Waffle House #544 stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

Waffle House #544's latest score is in line with the Augusta average of 89. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed bulk ice machine with red/brown buildup. C/a: Clean food contact surfaces as needed.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed chili and gravy hot holding below 135 degrees F. C/a: Hot hold food at 135 degrees F or higher. Corrected on-site. PIC was able to turn up temperature on steam well.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored uncovered in RIC on front line. Observed raw pork chops stored uncovered in WIC. C/a: Cover all food in storage.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed build up in corners of bulk ice machine. C/a: Clean food contact surfaces regularly.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed expired bread with dates of 7/7/24 and 7/12/24. Observed food stored in reach in cooler with unclear labeling. C/a: Monitor best by and use by dates closely and discard items approrpiately. Label food clearly with both prep and use by dates.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: Observed no employee reporting agreements for active employees. C/a: Have all active employees complete employee reporting agreements.

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed several soiled wiping cloths scattered across countertops. C/a: Place soiled wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use.

511-6-1.05(10)(b)

Jan 26, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed tomatoes, ham, onions, and mushrooms cold holding above 41 degrees F. C/a: Cold hold food at 41 degrees F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed scoops in chocolate chips and berries. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed build up in corners of ice machine. C/a: Clean.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #544 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #544 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #544?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #544.

How does Waffle House #544 compare to other restaurants in Augusta?

Waffle House #544 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Augusta average of 89.

Has Waffle House #544's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #544 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House #544 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 #544 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #544 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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