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Waffle House #1147 received a B, scoring 82 out of 100, in a Fulton County food-service inspection on Oct 22, 2026. The official report lists four findings. [1]
The inspector observed raw chicken, bacon, sausage, hamburgers, and pork chops uncovered in the reach in cooler at the front food service area. [2]
The inspector also observed bacon, eggs, ham, and cheese out of temp in cooler. [3]
A separate finding described glass cleaner next to syrup in main kitchen area. [4]
The report marks two findings as corrected on site. [5]
Showing 4 of 4 findings
Observed raw chicken, bacon, sausage, hamburgers, and pork chops uncovered in the reach in cooler at the front food service area. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) 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), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; Advised pic to cover all food items in the reach in cooler.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)
Observed raw chicken, bacon, sausage, hamburgers, and pork chops uncovered in the reach in cooler at the front food service area. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) 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), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; Advised pic to cover all food items in the reach in cooler. New Violation. Correct By: 10/25/2026Official report · Item 4-2A ↗
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Observed bacon, eggs, ham, and cheese out of temp in cooler. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Observed bacon, eggs, ham, and cheese out of temp in cooler. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P Advised pic to rapidly lower the temp of food items. New Violation. Correct By: 10/25/2026Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
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Observed glass cleaner next to syrup in main kitchen area. 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - Storage, Separation (P) (c) Storage, Separation.
Code 511-6-1.07(6)(c)
Observed glass cleaner next to syrup in main kitchen area. 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - Storage, Separation (P) (c) Storage, Separation. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. P COS pic removed glass cleaner. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 8-2B ↗
Observed knife stored in between equipment lids in main kitchen area. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(k)
Observed knife stored in between equipment lids in main kitchen area. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); Pic removed knife. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 14A ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
Fulton County · Oct 22, 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 Fulton County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.
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