Waffle House #887

5701 Milgen Rd, Columbus, GA 31907

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Waffle House #887 has five inspections in the public record. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Columbus restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed racks in reach in cooler near waffle griddles with build up. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Core item must be corrected within 72 hours.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed black residue on inside of ice machine. Rule: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lin...

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed temperature measuring device on warewashing machine showing a final rinse temperature below 140*F. However, temperature measuring strip indicated that final rinse temperature was at least 160*F. Rule: Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices. A warewashing machine shall be equipped with a temperature measuring device that indicates the temperature of the water: 1. In each wash and rinse tank; Pf and 2. As the water enters the hot water sanitizing final rinse manifold or in the chemical sanitizing solution tank. Pf Priority foundation item must be corrected within 10 calendar days.

511-6-1.05(2)(y)

Mar 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chili stored in reach in cooler beside coffee maker cold holding at 48*F. Observed sliced tomatoes cold holding at 49*F and cut lettuce at 52*F. Rule: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. Corrective action: Person in charge discarded chili, cut tomatoes, and lettuce.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Sep 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chili stored in reach in cooler beside coffee maker cold holding at 59*F. Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. Person in charge discarded chili.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Apr 8, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed container of waffle batter stored uncovered in the reach-in cooler below the prep-top cooler in the front food service area. Observed bacon, country ham, and beef patties stored uncovered in the reach in cooler next to the drink machine in the front food service area. 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. Person in charge properly covered food items.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #887 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #887 on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #887?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #887.

How does Waffle House #887 compare to other restaurants in Columbus?

Waffle House #887 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Columbus average of 94.

Has Waffle House #887's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #887 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 #887 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 #887 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #887 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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