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WAFFLE HOUSE #580

2918 WOODROW DR LITHONIA, GA 30038

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DeKalb County
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What the inspector found

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6 findings recorded on Jun 23, 2026. 4 marked corrected on site.

  1. Violation recordedItem 2-2D ↗

    Handwashing

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

    Inspection item: Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

    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 ↗

    Marked corrected on site

  2. Violation recordedItem 2-2D ↗

    Handwashing

    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

    Inspection item: Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

    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 ↗

    Marked corrected on site

  3. Violation recordedItem 12B ↗

    Personal cleanliness

    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

    Inspection item: Personal cleanliness

    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 ↗

    Marked corrected on site

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  1. Violation recordedItem 15A ↗

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

    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

    Inspection item: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

    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 ↗

    Correction status not recorded

  2. Repeat violationItem 15C ↗

    Equipment cleanliness

    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

    Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

    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 ↗

    Correction status not recorded

  3. Violation recordedItem 17D ↗

    Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

    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

    Inspection item: Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

    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 ↗

    Marked corrected on site

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.

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This page follows facility 12294824 within DeKalb 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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