Waffle House #74
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
90
Score
Public records show three inspections at Waffle House #74 stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 24, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Personal cleanliness” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 89, putting Waffle House #74 squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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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 24, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed three employees with digital watches on (apple watch, galaxy watch, etc). CA: (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: PIC told employees to remove watches and rings.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee with beard cooking at grill without beard net on. CA: 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: PIC supplied employee with beard net, and employee donned beard net.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
90
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two clear cups with food debris on food contact surface; two ice scoops with black slime that can be wiped off with an alcohol swab; tray holding clean mugs unclean with dust, food debris, and brown slime (may be coffee). CA: 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. COS: Employee placed ice scoops and cups in ware washing area to be washed. PIC had trays washed, sanitized and dried.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed trash receptacle in women's restroom without lid for feminine products. CA: (h) Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed floors with food debris in front kitchen and back area. CA: 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. COS: During inspection, an employee dumped mopped water and squeegeed the water into the drain. The floors need to be properly mopped in corners and under equipment to fully remove food debris.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed 4 dead roaches in dry storage. Two of four roaches were sitting in brown sticky liquid. CA: (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
78
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: CA: (f) Fingernails. Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. Pf Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. Pf Observed employees working with beverages and exposed foods with colored nail polish and long fingernails, wearing no gloves. Discussed with PIC to correct by 11/16/2024.
511-6-1.03(5)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: CA: (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets while handling exposed foods.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: CA: Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. Observed utensils with lint debris from towel use to dry utensils. Discussed with PIC to air dry utensils instead.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #74 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #74 on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #74?
Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #74.
How does Waffle House #74 compare to other restaurants in Tucker?
Waffle House #74 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tucker average of 89.
Has Waffle House #74's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #74 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waffle House #74 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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