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Waffle House #1074 received a B, scoring 81 out of 100, in a Coweta County food-service inspection on Oct 20, 2026. The official report lists five findings. [1]
The inspector observed several foods in reach-in coolers stored uncovered (chicken, waffle batter, hamburger). [2]
The inspector also observed several foods in reach-in cooler above 41F (see temperature observation log foods marked with asterisk). [3]
A separate finding described wiping cloth stored in chlorine sanitizing solution testing below required ppm (10ppm). [4]
The report marks two findings as corrected on site. One finding is marked as a repeat violation. [5]
Showing 5 of 5 findings
Observed several foods in reach-in coolers stored uncovered (chicken, waffle batter, hamburger). Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)
Observed several foods in reach-in coolers stored uncovered (chicken, waffle batter, hamburger). Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. New Violation.Official report · Item 4-2A ↗
Observed several foods in reach-in cooler above 41F (see temperature observation log foods marked with asterisk). Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Observed several foods in reach-in cooler above 41F (see temperature observation log foods marked with asterisk). Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. Foods discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
Observed wiping cloth stored in chlorine sanitizing solution testing below required ppm (10ppm). Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n).
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(m)
Observed wiping cloth stored in chlorine sanitizing solution testing below required ppm (10ppm). Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). Sanitizer remade during inspection. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 12C ↗
Observed build of debris and liquid in bottoms of reach-in coolers and drawers throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation.
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(d)
Observed build of debris and liquid in bottoms of reach-in coolers and drawers throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation.Official report · Item 15C ↗
Observed section of walk-in cooler floor near door to be broken, allowing water to pool. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
Observed section of walk-in cooler floor near door to be broken, allowing water to pool. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. New Violation.Official report · Item 17C ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
Coweta County · Oct 20, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyAvailable records for this official facility
03 / How scoring works ↗Georgia’s food-service rulesScores 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 Coweta County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.
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