Waffle House#1883

3056 Anvil Block Rd, Ellenwood, GA 30294

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Waffle House#1883 has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “hands clean and properly washed”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Ellenwood restaurant scores 82. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds. COS- employee correctly washed hands

511-6-1.03(5)(b)

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed ice cubes stored in the front hand sink. Advised hand sink is only for washing hands.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed pink substance on the food contact surface of ice machine panel. Advised to clean to sight and touch

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Inspector notes: Observed employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds. COS- employee re-washed hands for 20 seconds

511-6-1.03(5)(b)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed plastic container stored in the front hand sink and cart blocking back hand sink. Advised hand sinks must be accessible at all times

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed dish machine not meeting adequate temp. at 151F for max temp. Advised to have serviced and until repaired set up sanitize sink

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

May 10, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed the high temp dish machine reach a final rinse temperature of 150F. Advised PIC the final rinse temperature shall at least reach 165F for a single rack dish machine. Advised to wash-rinse-sanitize in the 3-compartment sink.

511-6-1.05(6)(l)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods cold holding below 41F in the prep top kitchen. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed several utensils with visible debris on the surfaces stored as clean. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House#1883 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House#1883 on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House#1883?

Across the inspection record, “hands clean and properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House#1883.

How does Waffle House#1883 compare to other restaurants in Ellenwood?

Waffle House#1883 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Ellenwood average of 82.

Has Waffle House#1883's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House#1883 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#1883 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#1883 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House#1883 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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