Waffle House

32 Five Points Rd, Buchanan, GA 30113
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Waffle House stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Restaurants in Buchanan average 92, so Waffle House trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw t-bone steaks stored above raw pork sausage in walk in cooler. Foods must be stored by cook temperature with pork and eggs (145F) stored above beef (155F). CA: Foods did not appear to be contaminated. PIC will reorganize shelves.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
86
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet rag not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizer solution when not in use. CA: PIC put wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed pans in drawer under grill stored together while still wet. CA: PIC will ensure that pans and utensils are air dried before being stored.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
90
Dec 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed heat sanitizing dish machine with temperature of less than 160 degrees F at the dishes. CA: PIC will wash dishes in the dishwasher but will sanitize them in the three compartment sink until the dish machine reaches temperature.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
90
May 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Buchanan?

Waffle House most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Buchanan average of 92.

Has Waffle House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House have averaged around one violation 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 three times per year on average.