Waffle House

20 Auburn Park Dr, Auburn, GA 30011
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Waffle House has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Auburn restaurants, the typical score is 90; Waffle House is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Gap at back door leading outside.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
95
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Gap at back door leading outside.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Multiple flies throughout kitchen. Contact your licensed pest control operator to help reduce the population of flies in establishment.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
90
Sep 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Biscuits and waffle mix sitting next to dish detergent on table near dry storage area. Corrective Action - Person in charge moved dish detergent to chemical storage area and moved biscuits and waffle mix to designated area.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee wearing ring with stones and watch. CA - Employee removed ring and watch.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
82
Feb 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw pork stored on shelf above unwashed produce and raw pork stored next to ready to eat margarine. CA - Margarine was moved to top shelf with ready to eat foods and raw pork was moved to shelf below unwashed produce. Corrected on site.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Ice buildup was observed around pipe behind freezer fan in walk in freezer.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House.

How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Auburn?

Waffle House most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Auburn average of 90.

Has Waffle House's inspection record improved over time?

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

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