Waffle House #888

1363 Highway 29 S, Newnan, GA 30263

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Waffle House #888 has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Newnan facility scores 86, putting Waffle House #888 on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed shelled eggs with wrong time listed. Time corrected without discarding eggs supply. Time corrected and eggs replenished during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(i)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping clothes stored in sanitizer bucket not reaching minimum chemical concentrations. Wiping cloths shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). Employee remade sanitizer during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Oct 3, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw ground pork and raw ground cheesesteak stored next to raw pork chops in reach-in cooler to the side of grill in the main kitchen area. Ground meats (155F) shall be stored below whole meats (145F) to prevent contamination. Manager relocated meats during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold-like buildup on soda nozzles, baffle and walls of main ice machine. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of prepared food without date labels in reach-in cooler, including waffle mix and cubed ham. Manager added labels during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed outdated inspection report posted in restaurant.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of prepped food items in reach-in cooler without datemarking. PIC added datemarking during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items stored on drain board at three compartment sink next to dish soap. PIC moved dish soap during inspection.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping clothes stored in sanitizer bucket not reaching minimum chemical concentrations. PIC remade sanitizer during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed back door open. PIC closed door during inspection.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed black build up on panel and walls of ice machine. Advised PIC to clean at a frequency to minimize accumulation.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of hash brown stored in reach-in cooler in direct contact with water. All hash brown containers discarded during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(i)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored in chemical sanitizer solution not testing to at least minimum sanitizing strength. Solution remade during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

May 21, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several containers of waffle batters without date labels in the walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler below prep top in front food service area, batter dated during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored in chemical sanitizer solution not testing to at least minimum sanitizing strength. Solution remade during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #888 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #888 on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #888?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #888.

How does Waffle House #888 compare to other restaurants in Newnan?

Waffle House #888 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Newnan average of 86.

Has Waffle House #888's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle House #888 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House #888 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 #888 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #888 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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