Waffle House #562
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
50
Score
The Waffle House #562 located at 4833 Bill Gardner Pkwy in Locust Grove, GA, had a recent high-risk inspection on December 5, 2025. This inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and nine minor violations. Historical data indicates a pattern of high-risk scores across five previous inspections for this establishment.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
50
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Dec 13, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
58
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
47
Feb 13, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
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Violations — Dec 5, 2025 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the lid on the drink machine with a black accumulation. Also, observed clean cups stored with an accumulation of old food build up. Advised PIC to clean the food contact surfaces regularly to avoid build-up.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed expired waffle batter stored in the reach in cooler with an expiration date of 11/28. PIC removed the waffle batter and discarded it (COS).
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the previous inspection report not posted and visible for the public's view. A score of a 81/B was posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed clean plates and cups stored and stacked on the hot line with water build up. The dishes must be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized then inverted to properly air dry before storing them for use.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed clean dishes on the hot line & the ice bucket on top of the reach in cooler stored not inverted to protect from contamination . All dishes must be covered or inverted to protect them.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed top of the motor of the walk in cooler missing front panel exposing wiring. The cover must be replaced to protect the wires.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of black debris underneath the drink machine by the reach in cooler. Observed a grease accumulation in the drawers underneath the grills.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the handle on the 3-compartment sink in bad repair. The handle is not stable/in place and it is leaking. Please repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the walk in cooler floor in very bad repair (water is holding underneath the floor). PIC stated that a maintenance request has been put in for the floor, but more than likely a third party company will have to fix it. Please remove the cardboard boxes off the floor and put a rubber mat down that is waterproof. The floor must be repaired within the next 30 days by January 5th. Please submit a completed work order to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov by January 5th.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee's phone and water bottle stored near the coffee machine. All employees items should be stored in a designated area. The items were removed (COS).
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the HVAC vent in the dry storage room in need of cleaning due to a thick accumulation of dust build up.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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