Riverdale, Clayton County

Waffle House #1721

669 HWY 138 RIVERDALE, GA 30274

Food
Latest score
97
Apr 15, 2026
City
Riverdale
County
Clayton
Inspections
5

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 15, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(n) - exterior walls and roofs, protective barrier (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed visible daylight showing at the base of back door. Outer openings shall be protected from the entry of pest. Advised to adjust door sweep/ seal at base of back door.

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 941 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Plates stored on shelf not inverted or protected. Plates shall be stored in a manner so to prevent contamination. Advised to properly store plates in a protected manner.

Nov 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 934 violations

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

Multiple types of meats stored uncovered and unprotected in meat cooler. Food shall be stored covered and protected from contamination. Advised to properly cover and properly store food.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Plates stored on shelf not inverted or protected. Plates shall be stored in a manner so to prevent contamination. Advised to properly store plates in a protected manner.

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

Build-up present on door gaskets seals of multiple kitchen coolers. Advised Shall be maintained clean

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: YesRepeat: No

Build-up observed on floors along base of walls in kitchen and dish washing area and in three compartment sink area. Floors shall be free of accumulation. Advised to clean floors.

Jun 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 924 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed worker washing dishes with multiple bracelets on. Discussed and worker then removed them. Advised PIC of approved and unapproved jewelry

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 dishes stacked while wet. Advised that wet dishes shall be air dried prior to stacking.

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 Build-up present under grill and in food drawers, build-up present in door gaskets seals of kitchen equipment. Shall be maintained clean

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: Yes

Observed build-u grill station. dust build-up on ceiling around air vents. Items shall be free of accumulations on floors under dish machine and under grill. Base of wall in dry stock area is in disrepair (Large hole). Shal be maintained.

Oct 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 914 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

Build-up present on ice shield in ice machine, spatulas stored between equipment. Items shall be frequently cleaned. COS PIC had worker clean items.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed worker preparing food with watch on. Discussed and then removed.

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 build-up present inside of meat cooler. Build present under grill and in meat drawers, build-up present in door gaskets seals of kitchen equipment. Shall be maintained clean

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

Observed build-u grill station. dust build-up on ceiling around air vents. Items shall be free of accumulations on floors under dish machine and under g