Waffle House

201 Fairview Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Waffle House stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Waffle House scores about where you'd expect for a Ellenwood restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sausage gravy and chili improperly reheating in the steam well. PIC removed items from the steam well and rapidly reheated them on the stove top to 165F.

511-6-1.04(5)(h)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed debris and food underneath the cook line and the dish machine.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in chlorine sanitizer spray bottles. Manager corrected on site. New concentration was between 50ppm-100ppm and all sanitizer bottles were re-made.

511-6-1.07(6)(g)

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed produce (lettuce and lemons) stored next to raw chicken and below box of raw steak in the walk in cooler. Manager corrected on site.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed broken tiles and floors in need of regrouting due to standing water in between tiles and in spaces where tiles are broken.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed previous inspection report not posted.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler with condensation dripping inside causing water to pool inside of the reach in cooler on the cookline.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed drain plug missing from the dumpster.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed debris and small mold like particles on interior surface of soda fountain nozzles. Manager removed nozzles to be cleaned and sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed bowls and plates stored in a way that does not prevent contamination on food contact interior surfaces. Bowls and plates should be stored inverted or covered.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed excessive build up of waffle batter around the waffle making station.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed food and dirt debris underneath dishwashing station and cooking equipment. Observed missing baseboard tile at the entrance of the dry storage area.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed air vents with rust and dust accumulating in the back of the establishment and kitchen doorway.

511-6-1.07(2)(j)

Apr 5, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold on interior surfaces of ice machine and soda fountain nozzles.

511-6-1.05(7)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed bowls stored in way that does not prevent contamination on food contact interior surfaces. Bowls should be stored inverted or covered.

511-6-1.05(10)(h)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed excessive build up of waffle batter around the waffle making station. Observed rusted shelves in the reach in cooler in the main kitchen.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed food debris on the floor underneath dishwashing machine and grill equipment.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed dead roaches underneath the dishwashing machine. Please clean up dead insect to prevent accumulation, decomposition, and the attraction of other pests.

511-6-1.07(5)(l)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Waffle House.

How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Ellenwood?

Waffle House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Ellenwood average of 82.

Has Waffle House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle House have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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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