Waffle House

1917 Atlanta Hwy Se, Statham, GA 30666

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Waffle House has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

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

Compared to the broader Statham restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer concentration too low in sanitizer bucket by cook line (0 ppm). Corrective action (CA): Sanitizer must be kept at manufacturer's recommended concentration (50-100 ppm). Sanitizer remade to proper concentration.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Gasket fraying on bottom make table door.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

May 14, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer concentration too low in spray bottle and at 0 ppm. CA - Sanitizer must be kept at manufacturer's recommended levels (50-100ppm). Person in charge remade sanitizer bottle at appropriate concentration.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Working container of salt and pepper by grill not labeled with common name.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food handling employee wearing a bracelet on wrist. Food handling employee removed bracelet.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Aug 30, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sliced tomatoes and diced ham in prep top cooler cold holding at temperatures above 41F. CA - Person in charge discarded TCS food items cold holding above 41F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed basket sitting on top of hand washing sink in kitchen. CA - Person in charge moved basket to office.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Establishment did not have procedures for vomit or diarrheal events. CA - Vomit and diarrheal clean up procedures were given to person in charge. Corrected on site.

511-6-1.03(6)

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

Inspector notes: Observed plates not inverted or covered.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains four 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 Statham?

Waffle House most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Statham average of 88.

Has Waffle House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House 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 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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