Waffle House #872
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Waffle House #872, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Macon average 91, so Waffle House #872 trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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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
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed gravy within steam well next to grill holding at 115F. PIC mentioned they had just replaced the gravy unit.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance growing within ice machine
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler door self latching mechanism not closing.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed several meats (raw chicken, hamburger patty and bacon) uncovered within reach in cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
70
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meat stored uncovered in meat REF and items uncovered in the REF (Raw chicken, raw hamburgers, raw porkchops, raw bacon) Some of the raw bacon was touching the racks. PIC tossed those pieces. (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; PIC covered all food. EHS informed PIC that when it is busy, it is understandable but to still keep something covering from overhead protection since those are raw meats. This was COS.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
95
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed coffee mugs stored as clean on trays with debris and stains. (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. PIC instructed employee to clean trays. This was COS.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meat stored uncovered in meat REF and items uncovered in the REF (Raw chicken, raw hamburgers, raw porkchops). PIC informed EHS that the pans did not come with covers. (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; PIC divided food into smaller pans. This was COS.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: EHS observed serving plates not stored covered or inverted. PIC informed EHS that they weren't informed about the plates before. e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (ii) Covered or inverted. Informed PIC to either wrap first plate or invert other plates. This must be corrected by 08/20/24
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed a build up food debris outside of grills. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Informed PIC to have sides of grilled cleaned. This must be corrected by 08/20/24
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed outside off coffee mugs with debris and stains stored clean on trays near drink machine 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Informed PIC to have non-food contact surface cleaned. This must be corrected by 08/20/24
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EHS observed food debris and spillage under prep top splash guard near grills in main kitchen.3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Informed PIC to remove splash guard and clean. This must be corrected by 08/21/24
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed facility in need of cleaning and an odor present on the cook line. EHS also observed walls behind grills with a buildup of grease platter. b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Informed PIC to have walls cleaned and overall cleaning of cook line. This must be corrected by 08/21/24
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #872 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #872 on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #872?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #872.
How does Waffle House #872 compare to other restaurants in Macon?
Waffle House #872 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Macon average of 91.
Has Waffle House #872's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #872 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Waffle House #872 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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