Brookhaven, DeKalb County

WAFFLE HOUSE #295

2812 BUFORD HWY ATLANTA, GA 30329

Food
Latest score
100
May 27, 2026
City
Brookhaven
County
DeKalb
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 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed soda machine nozzles with black debris present. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed the nozzle and soaked them during time of inspection

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(l) - mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the high temp dish machine in-use unable to reach a minimum of 160*F. CA: Advised PIC 1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, in a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194ºF (90ºC), or less than: Pf

(i) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165ºF (74ºC); Pf or

(ii) For all other machines, 180ºF (82ºC). Pf

  1. The maximum temperatures specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection, do not apply to the high pressure and temperature systems with wand-type, hand-held, spraying devices used for the in-place cleaning and sanitizing of equipment such as meat saws. PIC has been advised to discontinue using the dish machine until repairs are made and wash, rinse and sanitize at the 3-compartment sink

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 2 sanitizer buckets measuring 200+PPM of chlorine. CA: Advised PIC . Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall:

  1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P, or

  2. Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a Tolerance or Exemption from Tolerance-Non-food determinations. COS: PIC remade the solutions during time of inspection to 100PPM

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 864 violations

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

Upon arrival observed time stamp for eggs stored above the grill past the discard time. CA:Advised PIC The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. COS: PIC discarded eggs and placed new ones along with the 4 hour holding time

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

Observed pans stored as clean inside the drawer underneath the grill with grease debris. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Food employee removed unclean dishes and washed them at the high temp dish machine during time of inspection

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 black debris build-up along the fan inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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 black debris along the racks inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Aug 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employees handling food while wearing watches upon arrival . CA : Advised PIC Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS : Jewelry was removed and employees washed there hands and changed gloves during time of inspection

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 922 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed expired CFSM posted during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC a CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the facility. COS: PIC provided proper certification during time of inspection food service establishment

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no paper towel stored inside the dispenser at the hand sink located in the back of house. CA: Advised PIC each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with paper towel. COS: PIC replaced paper towel during time of inspection

Aug 31, 2023

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed high levels of chlorine sanitizer (200PPM) inside the sanitizer bucket near the hand sink. CA: Advised PIC chlorine used shall be maintained between 50-100PPM. COS: PIC remade chlorine sanitizer bucket to 50PPM during time of inspection

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 handle stored down inside hash browns inside the prep top. CA: Advised PIC the handle shall be stored facing upward. COS: PIC removed utensil and placed at dish sink to be washed and sanitized during time of inspection

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed black debris build-up along the shelves and food debris along the bottom inside the reach-in cooler across from the waiter station and debris inside the drawers under the grill. CA: Advised PIC non-food contact surfaces shall be kept clean to sight and touch