Riverdale, Clayton County

Waffle House 298

6544 HWY. 85 RIVERDALE, GA 30274

Food
Latest score
94
Mar 31, 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.

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

Score: 941 violation

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple meats stored uncovered and not protected from contamination. Had PIC properly cover/ protects meats

Feb 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 941 violation

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple meats stored uncovered and not protected from contamination. Had PIC properly cover/ protects meats

Aug 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 924 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

Observed multiple meats stored uncovered and not protected from contamination. Had PIC properly cover/ protects meats

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 build up inside of ice machine. Inside of ice machine shall be free of accumulation. Ice shield was cleaned during inspection.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed flies in dine-in, kitchen, dry storage, and dish washing areas. Advised to contact pest control and not keeping backdoor left open.

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

Floor in eating area and in kitchen along the base of the walls have build up preset. Advised to clean hard to reach areas to prevent accumulation.

Feb 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 922 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

Observed ice machine and ice bin left open. Ice for consumption must be stored covered / protected. COS Manager closed lids

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed gap between floor and the bottom of the backdoor. Exterior doors shall be maintained to prevent the entry of pest. Advised to replace door sweep.

Jul 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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

Observed contact surfaces of 2 ice machine panels with black mold like substances. Also observed contact surface of multiple utensil holdings with debris and dust. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed active fly activity throughout facility during the time of inspection. Advised PIC that the presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises. Advised PIC to contact professional pest control.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed entry of light at back door of facility. Advised PIC that all outer opening shall be protected in order to eliminate the possibility of the harborage of pests. CA: Advised PIC to install weatherstrip at back door.