Waffle House #974

1201 Bankhead Hwy, Carrollton, GA 30117

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Waffle House #974, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food separated and protected” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Carrollton restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed no food service permit posted at time of inspection./ PIC located a copy of the permit. Must display permit in dining room

511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks stored nexto to tea pitcher. Observed employee hat on napkins./ PIC moved all items.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw sausage above raw bacon, raw country ham beside raw steak, raw shelled eggs beside milk, individual butter packets beside raw bacon, raw country ham beside ready to eat sliced ham. PIC moved all items to appropriate locations.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed all sanitizer buckets at 0 ppm. PIC re-made sanitizer buckets.

511-6-1.05(6)(o)

Dec 9, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw steak stored over raw bacon in reach in cooler; observed raw shelled eggs stored besides milk and buttermilk./adhere to proper storage order guidelines

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

May 7, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed in reach in cooler next to grill raw chicken stored next to beef. Observed in the walk in cooler raw chicken stored next to half and half and cooked diced and sliced ham next to raw steak./ PIC moved all items to allow proper separation.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #974 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #974 on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #974?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #974.

How does Waffle House #974 compare to other restaurants in Carrollton?

Waffle House #974 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Carrollton average of 83.

Has Waffle House #974's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #974 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House #974 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 #974 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #974 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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