Waffle House #697

3408 Mike Padgett Hwy, Augusta, GA 30906

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Waffle House #697 has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Waffle House #697's latest score of 82 falls below the Augusta average of 89. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 16, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER IN SANITIZER BUCKETS. OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN ICE MAKER. C/A: ENSURE SANITIZER BUCKETS HAVE SANITIZER. C/A: CLEAN ICE MAKER.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed one employee wearing two bracelets while prepping food. C/A: Only a plain banded ring may be worn while preparing food. COS: Employee was pulled away from prepping food.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed one used apron stored on shelf with food. C/A: Store aprons in designated area.

511-6-1.05(9)(c)

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food in prep top cooler not being held at 41F or lower. C/A: Put TCS food items on ice until prep top cooler is fixed.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink with no hand drying provisions. C/A: Stock hand drying provisions at the back handwashing sink.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed water dripping from the ceiling tiles and AC vents. C/A: Have maintenance make adjustments to avoid evaporation build up.

511-6-1.07(2)(h)

Mar 17, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED BY MULTIPLE BROOMS. C/A: DO NOT BLOCK HANDWASHING SINK IN ANYWAY.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PANCAKE BATTER NOT HAVING PREP AND DISCARD DATES. C/A: PANCAKE BATTER NEEDS TO HAVE PREP AND DISCARD DATES.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PANCAKE BATTER UNCOVERED IN RIC. C/A: COVER ALL FOOD THAT IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER IN SANITIZER BUCKETS. OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN ICE MAKER. C/A: ENSURE SANITIZER BUCKETS HAVE SANITIZER. C/A: CLEAN ICE MAKER.

511-6-1.05(6)(o)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOPS AND BEING LEFT IN THE FOOD. C/A: DO NOT USE CUPS AS SCOOPS.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD IN PREP TOP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER NOT BEING HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. C/A: CLOSE PREP TOP COOLER BETWEEN USES.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF WIC, WIF AND MAIN KITCHEN. C/A: KEEP ALL FOOD AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

511-6-1.04(4)(r)

May 31, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER IN SANITIZER BUCKETS. C/A: ENSURE SANITIZER BUCKETS HAVE SANITIZER.

511-6-1.05(8)(b)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WINDEX STORED ON SAME SHELF AS FOOD ITEMS. C/A: KEEP CLEANING SUPPLIES IN DESGINATED AREAS.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINK ON RACK WITH FOOD ITEMS. C/A: KEEP PERSONAL DRINKS IN DESGINATED AREA.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP THROUGH OUT THE KITCHENS MAIN FLOOR. C/A: CLEAN FLOOR.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #697 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #697 on file is from Feb 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #697?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #697.

How does Waffle House #697 compare to other restaurants in Augusta?

Waffle House #697 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Augusta average of 89.

Has Waffle House #697's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #697 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House #697 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 #697 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #697 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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