Ringgold, Catoosa County

WAFFLE HOUSE (HWY 151) 554

5411 HIGHWAY 151 RINGGOLD, GA 30736

Food
Latest score
90
May 4, 2026
City
Ringgold
County
Catoosa
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 902 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED BEEF CHILI BELOW THE 135 TEMPERATURE REQUIRED FOR HOT HOLDING, AT 115. CA: HOT HOLDING FOOD SHALL BE MAINTAINED ABOVE 135f. COS: PIC REHEATED CHILI TO 165 AND REFILLED STEAMWELL WITH WATER TO ENSURE PROPER HOLD OF 135 OR GREATER WAS IN PLACE.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED NO PERMIT DISPLAYED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CA: POST PERMIT IN A LOCATION IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS READABLE FOR CONSUMERS. COS: PIC PUT UP INSPECTION SCORE IN EASY TO ACCESS LOCATION.

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw shell eggs on a time as a public health control above grill with no indicated date or discard time marked. CA: COS by PIC. Discussed with PIC about the requirements of time as a public health control requirements and facility policy and procedures.

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED BACK DOOR WITH VISIBLE LIGHT AROUND EDGES. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF HAVING TIGHTLY SEALED OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF PESTS. PIC WILL HAVE DOOR REAPIRED TO FULLY SEAL AND ELIMINATE VISIBLE LIGHT.

Nov 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 973 violations

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGN AT HAND SINK BY DISH AREA. CA: PROVIDED HAND WASH SIGN FOR PIC TO POST AT SINK.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED PANS THAT HAD BEEN STACKED WHILE STILL WET AND STORED IN ENCLOSED CABINET. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT EQUIPMENT SHALL PROPERLY AIR DRY BEFORE BEING STACKED AND STORED.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED SOIL RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLERS. CA: PIC WILL HAVE GASKETS CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.

May 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(l) - mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed temperature of dishwasher not reading at required temperature in order to sanitize by hot water. CA: PIC called maintenance and temperature was reading at acceptable levels before leaving the facility.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cut and diced tomatoes not cooled to at least 41 degrees before use in the prep top cooler. CA: PIC moved tomatoes to reach-in cooler until it reaches at least 41 degrees. PIC suggested going back to half pans or deeper pans to reach and hold required temperature(<41 degrees).

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(f) - outside receptacles, design & construction (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the dumpster lid to be damaged and unable to close. CA: PIC to contact servicer to replace dumpster lid.

Oct 13, 2023

Followup

Score: 982 violations

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. CA: PIC POSTED NEW INSPECTION REPORT.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK CUP WITHOUT LID OR STRAW STORED IN KITCHEN ON PREP COUNTER. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKET STORED OVER BREAD. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT ALL EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND PERSONAL ITEMS WILL BE STORED IN EMPLOYEE DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY AND THAT ONLY SINGLE SERVICE CUPS WITH LID AND STRAW FOR EMPLOYEES ARE ALLOWED IN KITCHEN AREN.

Oct 6, 2023

Routine

Score: 708 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SWITCHING BETWEEN TASKS WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HANDS AND PUTTING NEW GLOVES ON. CA: PIC HAD EMPLOYEE PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND PUT ON NEW GLOVES.

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: Yes

OBSERVED RAW PORK STORED BELOW RAW BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. CA: PIC WILL REARRANGE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLER AND STORE RAW ANIMAL FOODS BY COOK TEMPERATURE.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH DOCUMENTS IN FACILITY FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. CA: CFSM EXPALINED HE WAS UNAWARE OF HEALTH POLICY DOCUMENTS. GAVE CFSM NEW EMPLOYEE HEALTH REPORTING AGREEMENTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES TO COMPLETE.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT HANDSINKS. CA: PIC STATED THEY WERE USING DISHWASHING LIQUID FOR HAND SOAP AT THE HAND SINK ON PREP LINE. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT ALL HANDSINKS WILL BE STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING FOOD WITH WRIST WATCH ON. CA: PIC HAD EMPLOYEE TAKE OFF WATCH.

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

OBSERVED LEAK ON FAUCET AT HANDSINK. CA: PIC WILL REQUEST MAINTENANCE FOR HANDSINK.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS IN GASKETS, ON WIRE SHELVES, AND ON INSIDE BOTTOM SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SOIL RESIDUE IN CABINET BELOW DRINK MACHINE. CA: PIC WILL HAVE ALL SURFACES CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO ALL FACILITY FOOD. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES ABOVE FACILITY DRINK PACKAGES (CIGARETTE CARTON, PURSE, JACKET). CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT ALL EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND PERSONAL ITEMS WILL BE STORED IN EMPLOYEE DESIGNATED AREAS.