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WAFFLE HOUSE #1659 receives B in Cobb County health inspection

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4097 MARIETTA ST POWDER SPRINGS, GA 30127

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WAFFLE HOUSE #1659 received a B, scoring 80 out of 100, in a Cobb County food-service inspection on Jul 29, 2026. The official report lists seven findings. [1]

Inspection score

80/100Grade BOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The inspector observed employees wearing gloves grab raw bacon, sausage, and raw eggs, place on grill, remove gloves and done new gloves, then return to plating ready to eat foods at grill along front food service area. [2]

The inspector also observed no running water at only hand sink in front food service main preparation area. [3]

A separate finding described several food items (margarine and tea on counter, raw chicken breast, raw pork chops, and raw beef in middle RIC, and waffle batter in lower waffle cooler) stored uncovered exposed to potential contamination in front food service area. [4]

The report marks five findings as corrected on site. One finding is marked as a repeat violation. [5]

What inspectors found

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Showing 7 of 7 findings

  1. Handwashing

    Item 2-1B
    Observed employees wearing gloves grab raw bacon, sausage, and raw eggs, place on grill, remove gloves and done new gloves, then return to plating ready to eat foods at grill along front food service area. *EHS observed this action more than 2-occasions. C/A: 1.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.03(5)(c)

    Observed employees wearing gloves grab raw bacon, sausage, and raw eggs, place on grill, remove gloves and done new gloves, then return to plating ready to eat foods at grill along front food service area. *EHS observed this action more than 2-occasions. C/A: 1. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and when switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; (viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; and (ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. COS: Employees washed hands; food was unable to be discarded before sending out to customers. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 2-1B ↗
    Corrected on siteRepeat violation

  2. Handwashing

    Item 2-2D
    Observed no running water at only hand sink in front food service main preparation area. C/A: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.06(2)(c)

    Observed no running water at only hand sink in front food service main preparation area. C/A: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. A handwashing sink shall be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and warewashing areas. *Per PIC, a work order has been submitted for repairs. Employees must utilize hand sink in main kitchen until necessary repairs are made. EHS will follow up for hand sink repairs by 8/4/26. New Violation. Correct By: 08/04/2026
    Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

  3. Food protection

    Item 4-2A
    Observed several food items (margarine and tea on counter, raw chicken breast, raw pork chops, and raw beef in middle RIC, and waffle batter in lower waffle cooler) stored uncovered exposed to potential contamination in front food service area. C/A: Unless cooling, all food must be stored covered, in packages, covered containers, or wrappings to prevent contamination.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)

    Observed several food items (margarine and tea on counter, raw chicken breast, raw pork chops, and raw beef in middle RIC, and waffle batter in lower waffle cooler) stored uncovered exposed to potential contamination in front food service area. C/A: Unless cooling, all food must be stored covered, in packages, covered containers, or wrappings to prevent contamination. COS: All food covered. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  4. Food-contact surface sanitation

    Item 4-2B
    1. Observed thick, black accumulations along interior lid and walls of both ice bins in front food service area.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1

    1. Observed thick, black accumulations along interior lid and walls of both ice bins in front food service area. 2. Observed thick black, mold-like accumulation along wall and deflector inside ice machine in main kitchen. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Ice discarded; ice bins and ice machine cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  5. Food-contact surface sanitation

    Item 4-2B
    Observed in-use high temperature sanitation dish machine final utensil surface temperature less than 160F along front food service area. *Dish machine was ran 3-times; all final temperature measurements below 160F. C/A: Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, in a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194ºF (90ºC), or less than: (i) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 160ºF.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(6)(l)

    Observed in-use high temperature sanitation dish machine final utensil surface temperature less than 160F along front food service area. *Dish machine was ran 3-times; all final temperature measurements below 160F. C/A: Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, in a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194ºF (90ºC), or less than: (i) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 160ºF. COS: Employees serviced dish machine, machine's final surface temperature re-tested at 160F. Dishes rewashed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  6. Facility maintenance and cleanliness

    Item 17C
    Observed heavily soiled floors throughout main kitchen primarily under 3-compartment sink, prep sink, and in dry storage area. C/A: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)

    Observed heavily soiled floors throughout main kitchen primarily under 3-compartment sink, prep sink, and in dry storage area. C/A: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. New Violation. Correct By: 08/01/2026
    Official report · Item 17C ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

  7. Ventilation and lighting

    Item 17D
    1. Observed employee beverage stored commingled with foods for service in left RIC and counter drink cooler along front food service area.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(4)(b)

    1. Observed employee beverage stored commingled with foods for service in left RIC and counter drink cooler along front food service area. 2. Observed employee beverage stored on in-use prep counter in front food service area. C/A: 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, store food, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: beverages discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 17D ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 1

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  1. This report
    80/100B
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01 / Primary source Official inspection & findings

Cobb County · Jul 29, 2026

02 / Same facility Official inspection history

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03 / How scoring works Georgia’s food-service rules
Record details & methodology
Authority
Cobb County
Inspection ID
57543985
Facility ID
3166423
Record captured
Venue address source
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Scores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.

Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.

History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.

This report comes from Cobb County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
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