Waffle House, #645
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
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Score
Waffle House, #645 appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. On Jan 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up four times.
Restaurants in Augusta average 89, so Waffle House, #645 trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of milk (1/4/26) stored past date marks. C/A: Monitor date markings and ensure food items are properly discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items (beef-43F, pork-49F, tomatoes-51F, ham-50F, lettuce 44F, and butter 74F) cold-held above 41F. PIC stated cooler not working. Maintenance began working on cooler during inspection. C/A: All cold-held TCS foods must be held at 41F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hot-held TCS foods below 135F. Settings on well too low. PIC adjusted temp. C/A: Maintain hot-held TCS foods 135F or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink buildup inside the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean the ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed containers of meat stored uncovered inside the reach-in-cooler. C/A: Store all food items covered at all times.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
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Jul 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup around dispensers of the drink machine. Observed black buildup inside the bulk ice bin. C/A: Clean all drink machines and ice bins. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoop improperly stored inside food container. C/A: Ensure scoops are properly stored with handle above the food and the container.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup on the floors throughout the kitchen. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Feb 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black buildup in and around the drink station. Observed black buildup inside the front food service ice bins. C/A: Clean all drink stations and ice bins. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed an employee wearing bracelets during active food prep. C/A: No jewelry may be worn on wrists/arms during active food prep/cooking.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed black buildup inside the coolers. C/A: Clean all coolers and/or have serviced. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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Aug 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pink & black buildup inside the bulk ice machine. Observed black buildup around the drink machines. C/A: Clean the ice machine and all drink machines. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee wearing a watch during active food prep. C/A: No jewelry can be worn on the arms & wrists during active food prep.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cups wet stacked in the main kitchen. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris buildup on equipment & floors. C/A: Clean all equipment & floors. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
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Feb 1, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events. C/A: Develop response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink buildup inside the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean the ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency.
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no copies of the employee health reporting agreements. C/A: Ensure each employee reads, understands, and signs a copy of the employee health reporting agreements. Have copies for inspections.
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris around equipment & floors. C/A: Clean areas. Increase cleaning frequency.
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle laying in hashbrowns. C/A: Ensure scoops are properly stored.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House, #645 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House, #645 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House, #645?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Waffle House, #645.
How does Waffle House, #645 compare to other restaurants in Augusta?
Waffle House, #645 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Augusta average of 89.
Has Waffle House, #645's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Waffle House, #645 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Waffle House, #645 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Waffle House, #645 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House, #645 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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