Athens, Clarke County

Waffle House #771

2034 S MILLEDGE AVE ATHENS, GA 30605

Food

Latest score

Mar 17, 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.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Milk & chocolate milk held past expiration date in 4-door reach-in cooler (milk expired 3/11/26, chocolate milk exp. date 3/15/26). Person in charge (PIC) discarded both milks.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Boxes of eggs stored on floor in walk-in cooler.

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 893 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

Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held below 135F. Corrective action (CA): All TCS foods must be held at 135F or above for hot holding. Person in charge (PIC) discarded all items and turned up temperature on steam well.

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: Yes

Observed ice buildup on coils of walk-in freezer fan. Not in good repair.

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 buildup of food debris and grease in bottom of make table, and clean pan drawers under grill.

Feb 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 876 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed waffle batter stored uncovered in make table cooler and several raw meats stored uncovered in grill reach-in cooler (RIC). Corrective action (CA): Unless actively cooling, all food shall be stored covered to protect from contamination. Person in charge (PIC) placed lids on containers.

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

Observed mold in bulk ice machine. CA: Clean and sanitize bulk ice machine frequently and thoroughly enough to preclude mold growth.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed RAID inside kitchen. CA: Household RAID not approved for use in food service establishment. PIC discarded RAID.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed metal pans stacked wet on dry dish shelf near 3-compartment sink. Allow to fully air-dry. PIC stacked pans in a way allowing for air-drying.

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: Yes

Observed ice buildup in coils of walk-in freezer fan, not in good repair.

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 buildup of food debris in bottom of side RIC and bottom of make table.

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 854 violations

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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 eggs being held under time as a public health control (TPHC) not properly marked with discard time. Corrective action (CA): All foods held under TPHC must be properly labeled with the discard time. Eggs confirmed to be within allowed time and person in charge (PIC) properly labeled.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed household RAID inside kitchen. CA: Household RAID not approved for use in food service establishment. PIC removed RAID from restaurant.

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: Yes

Observed ice buildup on coils of walk-in freezer fan. Walk-in cooler leaking on the outside onto floor.

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: No

Observed buildup of food debris in the bottom of reach-in cooler and bottom of make table.

Mar 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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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

Multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held above 41F in walk-in cooler (WIC) and make table. Corrective action (CA): All TCS foods when cold held must be kept at 41F or less. Food in WIC determined to have been out of temperature for less than 4 hours. WIC food moved to walk-in freezer to cool down. Make table TCS foods discarded.

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

Both WIC and make table not holding foods at 41F or less. Do not store any TCS foods in WIC or bottom of make table until fixed. Top of make table may be used using time (4 hour hold time than discarded).

Sep 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 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: YesRepeat: No

Clear yellow liquid in unlabeled spray bottle. Corrective action (CA): Label all bottles with name of contents within. Bottle labeled during inspection.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Signage directing employees to wash hands not present in toilet rooms.