Waffle House

708 E Robinson Ave, Grovetown, GA 30813

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Waffle House has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Waffle House's latest score is in line with the Grovetown average of 92. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed black build up in ice machine on upper inside surface. C/A 0 clean more thoroughly to prevent build up. COS - manager cleaned machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee tasting food and then going back to grill to cook without washing hands. C/A - washing hands after tasting food. COS - manager stopped employee and had her wash hands before resuming cooking.

511-6-1.04(4)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed build up in one drink fountain inside nozzles. C/A - regularly nozzles to prevent buildup. COS - waitress stripped and cleaned unit.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed two sanitizer buckets with just soap and water due to employee allergies. C/A - replace soap and water with Quat sanitizer ASAP.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Observed plate surfaces upside and exposed. C/A - flip plates upside down to protect food surface.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed brushes and dishes left in handsink behind bar. C/A - keep handsink free for handwashing. COS - waitress cleared sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector notes: Observed incomplete vomit clean up kit. C/A - add instructions and disposable mop head to kit.

511-6-1.03(6)

May 12, 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 ham, sliced ham, and sliced tomatoes above 41 degrees F for cold holding in the prep top cooler. C/A - repair unit or lower temp so all TCS food can be cold held at or below 41 degrees F. COS - manager tossed over temp food and placed ice under trays until unit can be serviced.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

2 major violations.

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11B - plant food properly cooked for hot holding

Inspector notes: Observed grits being hot held at 98 degrees F. C/A - use empty pans to fill in warmer space so heat goes to food.

511-6-1.04(5)(c)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed men's restroom without toilet paper or paper towels. C/A - keep restrooms fully stocked.

511-6-1.07(3)(e)

Apr 8, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEESE IN PTC HOLDING AT A TEMP OF 46F. C/A:CLOSE PREP TOP COOLER AFTER EACH USE TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE BELOW 41F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE HAD NOT SIGNED AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENT. C/A:ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES SIGN AN HEALTH AGREEMENT.

511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House.

How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Grovetown?

Waffle House most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Grovetown average of 92.

Has Waffle House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle House have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four 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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