Powder Springs · Health score & inspection history
WAFFLE HOUSE #1659
4097 MARIETTA ST POWDER SPRINGS, GA 30127
Latest available inspection
Cobb CountyWhat the inspector found
All 7 findings ↗7 findings recorded on Jul 29, 2026. 5 marked corrected on site.
Repeat violationItem 2-1B ↗
Handwashing
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
Inspection item: Hands clean and properly washed
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 ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 2-2D ↗
Handwashing
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
Inspection item: Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
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 ↗Correction status not recorded
Correct by
Violation recordedItem 4-2A ↗
Food protection
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
Inspection item: Food stored covered
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 ↗Marked corrected on site
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Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗
Food-contact surface sanitation
1. Observed thick, black accumulations along interior lid and walls of both ice bins in front food service area.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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 ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗
Food-contact surface sanitation
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
Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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 ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 17C ↗
Facility maintenance and cleanliness
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
Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
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 ↗Correction status not recorded
Correct by
Violation recordedItem 17D ↗
Ventilation and lighting
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
Inspection item: Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
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 ↗Marked corrected on site
Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.
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About this location record
This page follows facility 3166423 within Cobb County. Names and addresses remain as recorded at each inspection. Different official facility IDs remain separate. Intervening inspections may be missing.
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