Waffle House #885

2507 Pentee Dr, Gainesville, GA 30507
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Waffle House #885, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Gainesville restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a handwashing sink to have a waffle batter bucket sitting in it, full of water. Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf COS: PIC immediately removed the bucket and placed it with the dirty dishes.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
90
May 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food items in cold hold units to not be covered. 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. COS: PIC voluntarily covered all food items during the inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
95
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon entry of facility observed a food container located in the hand sink located in the main kitchen area. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Note: PIC immediately removed the food container from the hand sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
90
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #885 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #885 on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #885?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #885.

How does Waffle House #885 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Waffle House #885 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 91.

Has Waffle House #885's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #885 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House #885 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 #885 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #885 is inspected around two times per year on average.