Waffle House

7380 Blackmon Rd, Columbus, GA 31909

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Waffle House stretching back to 2024. On Dec 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Waffle House's latest score is in line with the Columbus average of 94. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed several TCS items (bacon, burger patties, philly steak) uncovered in reach-in cooler in 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. COS: PIC placed cover over all TCS foods to protect from overhead protection.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed food tray or container stored in the handwashing sink located in the front area. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. The PIC removed the food container/tray out of the handwashing sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Columbus?

Waffle House most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 one violation 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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