SUMMERVILLE, Chattooga County

Waffle House - Summerville

11325 HIGHWAY 27 SUMMERVILLE, GA 30747

Food
Latest score
96
May 8, 2026
City
SUMMERVILLE
County
Chattooga
Inspections
6

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 8, 2026

Routine

Score: 963 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEM (MILK) IN REACH IN COOLER WITH PAST EXPIRATION DATE FROM MANUFACTURER, DATE 5/6/2026. CA: ALL TCS ITEMS SHALL BE IN DATE PER MANUFACTURER AND DISCARDED AFTER DATE HAS PAST. COS: CFSM DISCARDED MILK.

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 REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH MULTIPLE PERSONAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE ITEMS BEING STORED WITH AND ABOVE FOOD ITEMS. CA: PERSONAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE ITEMS SHALL BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA LOCATED SO THAT FOOD, EQUIPMENT, AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. COS: CFSM MOVED PERSONAL ITEMS TO THE DESIGNATED TUB ON THE BOTTOM SHELF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED TWO FLOOR DRAINS FULL OF SOILED DEBRIS AND TRASH. CA: PHYSICAL FACILITIES SHALL BE CLEANED AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY TO KEEP THEM CLEAN AND TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. FLOOR DRAINS SHALL BE CLEANED TO PREVENT A BACKUP AND PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. RECHECK ON TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026.

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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

Observed improper vertical separation pf raw beef stored over raw pork in reach in cooler. CA: CFSM moved raw pork over raw beef according to cook temperatures.

Jun 26, 2024

Followup

Score: 952 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Tea nozzles not cleaned at a frequency to maintain clean to sight and touch. CA: Nozzles cleaned.

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 most recent inspection report was not posted. CA: New report delivered and posted.

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 7310 violations

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

Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods./ Raw animal foods stacked in reachin cooler to the right of the grill were rearranged by cook temperature

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes in prep top cooler discarded

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 hot potentially hazardous food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./ Food that was less than 135 degrees was discarded

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

Food held past time marked when using time as public health control./eggs, chili, and gravy were discarded

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

Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.Three compartment sink with chemical sanitizing used until repairs are made

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed clen spoon storage over grill with debris present and coffee cups near maker with splash present

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 propped open and also does not self close properly./ Door was closed but will need repair

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed knife jammed under box of gloves and prep top lid/ removed and cleaned properly

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single use bowls with debris present stored over grill/items were discarded

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(i) - closing toilet room doors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mens restroom doors does not self close

Jan 26, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.