Winder, Barrow County

Waffle House

19 W MAY ST WINDER, GA 30680

Food

Latest score

Apr 29, 2026

City

Winder

County

Barrow

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Apr 29, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Milk was stored next to shell eggs and unwashed onions next to margarine in the walk in cooler. The eggs were moved to a shelf below ready to eat food items and the unwashed onions were moved to the shelf with other unwashed produce. Food the food hierarchy chart.

Nov 26, 2025

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 944 violations

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Medication was stored above bread stored on the bread rack. The medication was removed. All medication must be stored in a designated location away from food, utensils, single service articles, equipment and linen.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple gaskets on the reach in coolers were torn and in disrepair. Replace the damaged gaskets.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(d),(e) - warewashing equipment, cleaning frequency; warewashing machines, manufacturers' operating instructions (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The dish macine is not fully operational. The rinse cycle does not reach the proper temperature. The repair technician was called. The 3 compartment sink will be used until the dish machine is repaired. Email the Barrow Co. Environmental Health office when repaired.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Purses, bags, etc. were stored with single service articles and equipment. The personal items were moved to an area designated for personal items.

May 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No paper towels provided at hand washing sink next to 3-compartment sink in kitchen. CA - Employee restocked paper towels at hand washing sink. Corrected on site.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employees wearing watches and bracelets. CA - Employees should not wear anything on hands and wrists except for a plain wedding band. Employees removed watches and bracelets. Corrected on site. Repeat

Sep 1, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Several employees, working with food, were wearing watches. Instructed the person in charge that employees may only wear a plain band/ring when working with food. The watches were removed.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(d),(e) - warewashing equipment, cleaning frequency; warewashing machines, manufacturers' operating instructions (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

The dish machine was not fully operational. The rinse cycle did not reach the proper temperature. The repair technician arrived and repaired the dish machine. The temperature was verified with the Temp Rite strip. Instructed the person in charge to monitor the temperature of the dish machine.