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WAFFLE HOUSE #580 scores 90; inspectors cite handwashing issues

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2918 WOODROW DR LITHONIA, GA 30038

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WAFFLE HOUSE #580 received an A, scoring 90 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Jun 23, 2026. The official report lists six findings. [1]

Inspection score

90/100Grade AOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The inspector observed no paper towels at neither hand sink. The note records an on-site correction: “Hand sinks were restocked with paper towels.” [2]

The inspector also observed an employee preparing Ready to eat food while wearing a apple watch and rubber bracelets. The note records an on-site correction: “Ready to food was discarded, watch and bracelets were removed and hands were washed before returning to work.” [3]

A separate finding described racks in walk in cooler no longer smooth and easy cleanable. [4]

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

What inspectors found

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Showing 6 of 6 findings

  1. Handwashing

    Item 2-2D
    Observed no paper towels at neither hand sink. COS: Hand sinks were restocked with paper towels.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(3)(b)

    Observed no paper towels at neither hand sink. COS: Hand sinks were restocked with paper towels. C/A: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. Pf Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  2. Handwashing

    Item 2-2D
    Observed brush used to wash dishes and spoons stored in the hand sink. COS: Items were removed and and hand sink was sanitized.
    Inspector’s full note

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

    Observed brush used to wash dishes and spoons stored in the hand sink. COS: Items were removed and and hand sink was sanitized. C/A: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  3. Personal cleanliness

    Item 12B
    Observed employee preparing Ready to eat food while wearing a apple watch and rubber bracelets. COS: Ready to food was discarded, watch and bracelets were removed and hands were washed before returning to work.
    Inspector’s full note

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

    Observed employee preparing Ready to eat food while wearing a apple watch and rubber bracelets. COS: Ready to food was discarded, watch and bracelets were removed and hands were washed before returning to work. C/A:511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 12B ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  4. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

    Item 15A
    Observed racks in walk in cooler no longer smooth and easy cleanable. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.
    Inspector’s full note

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

    Observed racks in walk in cooler no longer smooth and easy cleanable. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - Materials, General Requirements (P, C) (1) Materials. (a) General Requirements. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 15A ↗
    New violation

  5. Equipment cleanliness

    Item 15C
    Observed reach in cooler unclean with debris build up on the bottom. Observed shelf under grill under with debris build up.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(d)

    Observed reach in cooler unclean with debris build up on the bottom. Observed shelf under grill under with debris build up. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. COS: Coolers racks and a shelves were cleaned by employee while inspector was onsite. Advised to increase cleaning frequency. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 15C ↗
    Repeat violation

  6. Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

    Item 17D
    Observed cups stored in main kitchen next to food items for sale. COS: All cups were discarded and advised cups shall have lid and straw.
    Inspector’s full note

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

    Observed cups stored in main kitchen next to food items for sale. COS: All cups were discarded and advised cups shall have lid and straw. C/A: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, 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. 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

Official history ↗
  1. This report
    90/100A
    Reading

Sources

01 / Primary source Official inspection & findings

DeKalb County · Jun 23, 2026

02 / Same facility Official inspection history

Inspection 57536910 · Facility 12294824

03 / How scoring works Georgia’s food-service rules
Record details & methodology
Authority
DeKalb County
Inspection ID
57536910
Facility ID
12294824
Record captured
Venue address source
Official listing ·

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 DeKalb 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
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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