Waffle House (W. Belmont)
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2024, Waffle House (W. Belmont) has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 29, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 14 times.
The city-wide average for Calhoun sits at 82, putting Waffle House (W. Belmont) on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pan used to hold syrup bottles with standing water in the bottom. No food contamination involved. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be free of residue. COS: PIC had employee clean and sanitize tray and will avoid leaving water in trays.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
95
Aug 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled coffee pot with water pooling in bottom stored as clean, and observed clean coffee mugs covered with coffee grounds. CA: All equipment and utensils should be free of debris and clean. COS: Coffee pot and mugs were cleaned and PIC instructed employees to ensure no water pooling occurs.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior lid of ice machine soiled. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/17/2025. Performed informal follow-up on 02/17/2025. Interior lid of ice machine was clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed soiled cooking utensils stored as clean. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/17/2025. Performed informal follow-up on 02/17/2025. Cooking utensils were clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food containers stored as clean soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed coffee mugs stored as clean soiled with stuck-on food debris. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed plastic baffle in ice machine soiled. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/17/25. Performed informal follow-up on 02/17/2025. Baffle was clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed soiled drink nozzles at both drink stations. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of nozzles and diffusers. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/17/25. Performed informal follow-up on 02/17/2025. Drink nozzles were cleaned to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed fan cover in Walk-in cooler soiled. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Performed informal follow-up. Walk-in cooler fan cover was clean to sight and touch and free of accumulations.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Walk-in cooler ceiling and walls soiled. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed Walk-in cooler racks heavily soiled with buildup. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/27/2025. Performed informal follow-up on 2/27/25. Walk-in cooler racks were clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
47
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature (below 165F). Corrective Action: CFSM was notified,3-compartment sink to be used until mechanical dishwasher temperature is verified to reach at least 165F or manufacturers recommended final rinse temperature.
511-6-1.05(6)(l)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, maintenance contacted to clean ice machine. Will perform informal follow-up on 8/16.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed cooking utensil storage drawer soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 8/16.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food storage containers stored as clean soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, containers were taken to warewashing area to be washed.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed flies in kitchen and dine-in area. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, workorder placed to have pest control company service facility. Will perform informal follow-up on 8/20.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine lid soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 8/16.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House (W. Belmont) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House (W. Belmont) on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House (W. Belmont)?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Waffle House (W. Belmont).
How does Waffle House (W. Belmont) compare to other restaurants in Calhoun?
Waffle House (W. Belmont) most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Calhoun average of 82.
Has Waffle House (W. Belmont)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle House (W. Belmont) have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waffle House (W. Belmont) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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