Waffle House

13505 Ga Hwy. 251, Darien, GA 31305

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: May 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Waffle House appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from May 1, 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 three violations per visit.

“Utensils, equipment and linens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Darien average 86, so Waffle House is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 1, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed bacon in reach in cooler in main kitchen area stored uncovered. CA: Ensure all foods are stored covered at all times. CORRECT BY: 05/03/2026

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed condensation dripping onto food packaging in reach in cooler in main kitchen area. CA: Seek maintenance on unit. Protect food packaging from condensation to prevent potential contamination of product.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed heavy hard water build up on drinking water spigot on left side of kitchen. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: PICs were unable to show documentation of employees being informed of their symptom/illness reporting requirements. PICs were unable to explain to tell how management responds to specific employee symptoms/illnesses or what things must be reported to the health authority. CA: During inspection and upon request, PIC shall be able to explain how the employee health policy ensures staff is aware of their reporting requirements, PICs know how to respond to each symptom/illness reported, and PICs know which symptom/illnesses must be reported to the health authority. Further detail to be emailed.

511-6-1.03(1)(c)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed plates stored with food contact side facing upward on shelf above waffle irons. CA: Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored covered or inverted.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed clean silverware stored where drips from AC condensation could splash on to them. CA: Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service items shall be stored: in a clean, dry location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Observed sausage gravy in steam well stored uncovered. COS: Item was covered. CA: Protect food from contamination by 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.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket in main kitchen area for storing wiping cloths at improper concentration of sanitizer. COS: Bucket was remade. CA: Ensure sanitizer buckets are kept at proper concentration.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dishes stored on shelf above waffle irons in a way subjecting them to vertical contamination from dust and debris. COS: Top dishes were covered with plastic wrap. Left there to protect dishes beneath them. CA: Ensure equipment, utensils and linens are store in a clean dry location, protected from contamination.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Feb 22, 2024

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 sanitizer buckets for storing wiping cloths at improper sanitizer concentration at the time of this inspection. COS: Buckets were remade with proper sanitizer concentration. CA: Ensure buckets are made with correct concentration of sanitizer to allow proper cleaning of non-food contact surfaces.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House.

How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Darien?

Waffle House most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Darien average of 86.

Has Waffle House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House have averaged around three 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.

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