Athens, Clarke County

Waffle House #1689

461 CALHOUN DR ATHENS, GA 30601

Food

Latest score

Jan 5, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

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.

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 834 violations

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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

Grits hot held in rear cabinet at temperature of 127F. CA: TCS foods to be hot held at temperature of 135F or greater. COS- Employee discarded grits from rear cabinet.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Sanitizer concentration in wipe cloth bucket less than 50ppm chlorine. CA: Maintain sanitizer concentration at 50-100ppm chlorine. COS- Employee replaced sanitizer solution in wipe cloth buckets and verified concentration.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee wearing bracelet during food handling.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dumpster drain plug not present.

Jul 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 895 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee drinks stored in reusable cups. CA: Store employee drinks in single service containers with lid and straw in a location below and separated from F.U.E.L.S. in establishment.

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Dining tables sanitized using single bucket method. CA: Sanitize dining tables using spray bottle of sanitizer solution and single use paper towels at each table. May also use approved 2 bucket method to sanitize tables. Repeat.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(h) - cleaning plumbing fixtures- handsinks, urinals & toilets (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Covered trash container not present in women's rest room.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dumpster door left open after last use.

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

Employee cell phone stored on shelf with food rather than in designated area of office.

Jan 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 857 violations

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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: NoRepeat: No

Mold growth observed in ice machine located at rear kitchen. CA: Clean and sanitize ice machine frequently enough to preclude mold growth.

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: NoRepeat: No

Single bucket method used to sanitize dining tables. CA:PIC instructed to sanitize dining tables using spray bottle of sanitizer solution and single use paper towels at each table.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Sanitizer solution in 3 compartment sink and wipe cloth buckets at concentration of 200ppm chlorine. CA: Maintain sanitizer concentration at 50-100ppm chlorine. COS- Employee replaced sanitizer solution and verified concentration. Repeat.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee wearing wrist watch during food preparation.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Most recent inspection report not posted to public view.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Accumulation of leaf litter in dumpster refuse storage area.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent in dry goods storage room.

Jul 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 883 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Open bag of sugar stored on shelf at front counter. CA: Store open bag of sugar in container with tight fitting lid.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Household pesticide stored on shelf at rear kitchen. CA: Household pesticide not approved for use at food service establishment. COS Pic discarded pesticide.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Sanitizer concentration wipe cloth bucket less than 50 ppm chlorine. Repeat. COS PIC replaced and verified concentration.

Jan 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chemical spray bottle stored on cart at rear kitchen without label as to identity of contents. Corrective action (CA): Chemical spray bottles to have labels identifying contents using common name of contents.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wet wipe cloth stored between uses in pan without sanitizer solution. Person in charge (PIC) prepared and tested sanitizer concentration for wipe cloth bucket.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Metal pans stored above 3-compartment sink while wet after washing.

Jul 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 883 violations

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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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed mold growth on ice deflector plate in ice maker. Person in charge (PIC) advised to clean and sanitize ice maker frequently enough to preclude mold growth.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bulk sugar storage at counter in container without label as to identity of contents.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live flies in rear kitchen.