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Waffle House (Hwy 151) 554

5411 Highway 151, Ringgold, GA 30736
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Waffle House (Hwy 151) 554 five times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated May 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Ringgold facility scores 95, putting Waffle House (Hwy 151) 554 on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEEF CHILI BELOW THE 135 TEMPERATURE REQUIRED FOR HOT HOLDING, AT 115. CA: HOT HOLDING FOOD SHALL BE MAINTAINED ABOVE 135f. COS: PIC REHEATED CHILI TO 165 AND REFILLED STEAMWELL WITH WATER TO ENSURE PROPER HOLD OF 135 OR GREATER WAS IN PLACE.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERMIT DISPLAYED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CA: POST PERMIT IN A LOCATION IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS READABLE FOR CONSUMERS. COS: PIC PUT UP INSPECTION SCORE IN EASY TO ACCESS LOCATION.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
82
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs on a time as a public health control above grill with no indicated date or discard time marked. CA: COS by PIC. Discussed with PIC about the requirements of time as a public health control requirements and facility policy and procedures.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
86
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK DOOR WITH VISIBLE LIGHT AROUND EDGES. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF HAVING TIGHTLY SEALED OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF PESTS. PIC WILL HAVE DOOR REAPIRED TO FULLY SEAL AND ELIMINATE VISIBLE LIGHT.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
95
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PANS THAT HAD BEEN STACKED WHILE STILL WET AND STORED IN ENCLOSED CABINET. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT EQUIPMENT SHALL PROPERLY AIR DRY BEFORE BEING STACKED AND STORED.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS. CA: PIC WILL HAVE GASKETS CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGN AT HAND SINK BY DISH AREA. CA: PROVIDED HAND WASH SIGN FOR PIC TO POST AT SINK.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
86
May 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed temperature of dishwasher not reading at required temperature in order to sanitize by hot water. CA: PIC called maintenance and temperature was reading at acceptable levels before leaving the facility.
511-6-1.05(6)(l)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cut and diced tomatoes not cooled to at least 41 degrees before use in the prep top cooler. CA: PIC moved tomatoes to reach-in cooler until it reaches at least 41 degrees. PIC suggested going back to half pans or deeper pans to reach and hold required temperature(<41 degrees).
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the dumpster lid to be damaged and unable to close. CA: PIC to contact servicer to replace dumpster lid.
511-6-1.06(5)(f)
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House (Hwy 151) 554 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House (Hwy 151) 554 on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Waffle House (Hwy 151) 554 compare to other restaurants in Ringgold?

Waffle House (Hwy 151) 554 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Ringgold average of 95.

Has Waffle House (Hwy 151) 554's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House (Hwy 151) 554 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 (Hwy 151) 554 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 (Hwy 151) 554 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House (Hwy 151) 554 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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