Waffle House-Spring Street #1299

2045 W Spring St, Monroe, GA 30655

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Waffle House-Spring Street #1299, the earliest from 2024. On Apr 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “single-use/single-service articles”, showing up four times.

Waffle House-Spring Street #1299's latest score is in line with the Monroe average of 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 30, 2026

Routine

5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice bin at left side drink station left open when not in use. CA:ice bin must be closed to prevent contamination to ice. COS: PIC closed lid.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Shakes on grill line not labeled out of bulk packaging

511-6-1.04(7)(d)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: S.S. coffee filters not covered at coffee station

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Bottom of 4-Door Reach-In pooling. Recommend maintenance looking at unit to unclog drain

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Dirty plates on stack with clean plates above grill line

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet cloths on multiple surfaces throughout kitchen. COS: Person in charge (PIC) moved wet cloths to sanitizer buckets.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle in bulk sugar touching food. COS: PIC removed scoop handle from sugar. REPEAT

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Build-up of food/grease under grill and in grill drawers.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

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

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6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed at beginning of inspection room temperature in-shell eggs in basket above grill with no date marked time for 4 hours. When returned with PIC, egg were now date marked with 4 hours. CA PIC informed eggs but be date marked at all time if using time. COS time was date marked on eggs with discard time @ 1:30pm.

511-6-1.04(6)(i)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Container of sugar with plastic cup inside being used as scoop

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

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

Inspector notes: Plated above waffle irons not covered/inverted, middle stack of plates above dish machine not covered/inverted.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Sep 30, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Inspector notes: Observed at start of inspection room temp eggs sitting above grill not date marked for 4 hours. PIC informed that eggs were about to be thrown away due to change in shift. CA: PIC instructed to have items date marked until disposed of & replaced. COS: PIC threw out old eggs. Placed new ones, & date marked for 4 hours.

511-6-1.04(6)(i)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed front hand wash sink near dish machine being used to dump chocolate milk. CA: PIC instructed that all hand washing sinks must be used for washing hands only

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Back dry storage area where food is stored has heavy water ponding on floor causing area to not be dry.. PIC will have tech come out and check.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

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

Inspector notes: Coffee filters sitting on coffee cups not covered; plates not inverted near dish machine in front.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed front prep-cooler with heavy build-up of ice and water on bottom along with unit not reaching 41 degrees(F) or below. During inspection, PIC was able to verify that most TPHC items were just prepped less than 30 minutes prior, however, unit did not feel cold so I temped no-TPHC foods and found unit and indoor air thermometer reading 45 degrees(F). PIC instructed to contact service tech within 7-days for service.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Dirty pans in under-counter drawer below grill

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Feb 20, 2024

Routine

8 minor violations.

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: Waffle House tumblers observed in main kitchen area near silverware station>CA: PIC informed disposable cups with a lid & straw only are permitted in food prep/kitchen area

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Spoon handles observed laying in waffle toppings

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

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

Inspector notes: plates not inverted above dish machine

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Vent hood accumulated with grease

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

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

Inspector notes: No Paper Towels located in men's rest room

511-6-1.06(2)(h)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumpster open when not in use

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumpster area accumulated with trash debris

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employee purse observed next to silverware station in main kitchen area

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House-Spring Street #1299 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House-Spring Street #1299 on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House-Spring Street #1299?

Across the inspection record, “single-use/single-service articles” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Waffle House-Spring Street #1299.

How does Waffle House-Spring Street #1299 compare to other restaurants in Monroe?

Waffle House-Spring Street #1299 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Monroe average of 80.

Has Waffle House-Spring Street #1299's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Waffle House-Spring Street #1299 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House-Spring Street #1299 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-Spring Street #1299 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House-Spring Street #1299 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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