Waffle House
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
74
Score
The Waffle House located at 3487 Madison Hwy in Valdosta, Georgia, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 24, 2026. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and one minor violation, including issues with food-contact surfaces, food labeling, and wiping cloth storage. Previous inspections for this facility have predominantly been low-risk.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
74
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
82
Apr 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Mar 24, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: -Observed heat sanitizing dishwasher in front service area of the kitchen unable to reach minimum required temperature for sanitizing. *CA: All heat sanitizing dish washers must reach minimum required temperatures for sanitizing. *CTM, Have dish machine serviced and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed 2 cases of half and half creamer stored in the walk in cooler of the facility with expired date marking (1/26 & 2/21/26). -Observed case of whipping cream canisters stored in the walk in cooler of the facility with expired date marking of 3/3/26. 1 can of whipping cream with same date marking observed in reach in cooler in front service area containing cinnamon and individual apple juices. CA: All TCS foods that are labeled keep refrigerated must be discarded by manufacturers expiration or sell by date. *COS, Food items were discarded by PIC upon request.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed 2 Quat Sanitizers stored in the front service area of the kitchen with chemical concentrations too low around 0ppm. *CA: All wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution must be at required proper minimum strength. *COS, Quat Solutions were discarded and refreshed within proper concentrations by PIC.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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