Waffle House

6390 Flat Rock Rd, Columbus, GA 31907

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Waffle House four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Proper hot holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Columbus average 94, so Waffle House trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

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

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed country gravy hot held in steam well below 135 degrees F. See temperature log. 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above. Corrective Action: Gravy reheated to 181 degrees.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed facility lacking test strips for chlorine sanitizer used in facility. Rule: (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf PIC located test strips during Health Authority's departure.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

Jul 22, 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 bone in pork chops in walk in cooler cold holding at 42 degrees F. Rule: (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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P Corrective Action: PIC discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth stored in solution. Observed chlorine strip at 0ppm. Rule: Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n) Corrective Action: PIC added chlorine sanitizer at appropriate concentration.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Jun 27, 2024

Routine

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

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two gallon containers of whole milk in reach-in cooler with expiration date of 6/17/2024. Rule Milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” shall be immediately discarded and shall not be used after the manufacturer’s expiration date. Corrective Action: PIC discarded milk.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed white wiping cloth stored in the handwashing sink located across from the grill. Rule: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrective Action: PIC removed cloth from sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House?

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

How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Columbus?

Waffle House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Columbus average of 94.

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 three times per year on average.

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