Waffle House (Dixie Ave) 46

300 Dixie Ave, Cartersville, GA 30120

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Waffle House (Dixie Ave) 46 stretching back to 2024. On Jan 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

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

Waffle House (Dixie Ave) 46's latest score is in line with the Cartersville average of 90. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed waffle batter stored uncovered in RIC, and gravy stored uncovered in steam well on counter. CA: All food unless actively in use or actively cooling must be stored covered. COS: PIC placed lids on both containers of food.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed bag of clean linens stored on floor of dry storage area. CA: Clean linens must be stored at least 6" off floor. COS: PIC hung bag of linens up at least 6" off the floor.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding in RIC. CA: Proper cold holding temp for TCS foods is 41 degrees F or below. COS: Waffle batter was discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly hot holding. CA: Proper hot holding temps for TCS foods is 135 degrees F or higher. COS: Grits were discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee drink stored on shelf above single use items. CA: Employee items must be stored in a designated area, to prevent contamination. COS: Drink was discarded.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House (Dixie Ave) 46 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House (Dixie Ave) 46 on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House (Dixie Ave) 46?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House (Dixie Ave) 46.

How does Waffle House (Dixie Ave) 46 compare to other restaurants in Cartersville?

Waffle House (Dixie Ave) 46 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cartersville average of 90.

Has Waffle House (Dixie Ave) 46's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House (Dixie Ave) 46 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 (Dixie Ave) 46 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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