DECATUR, DeKalb County

WAFFLE HOUSE #41

2548 WESLEY CHAPEL RD DECATUR, GA 30035

Food
Latest score
96
May 19, 2026
City
DECATUR
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 19, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Observed sanitizer solution with reading above 200ppm chlorine. CA. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to manufacturer's recommendations. COS. Sanitizer solution was remade to 50ppm chlorine.

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 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 pork sausage, pork chop, raw bacon stored uncovered inside reach in cooler. COS. PIC provided wrappings and covers for food items. CA.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chocolate milk inside reach in cooler with past expiration date of 11/23/25. COS chocolate milk was discarded.

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 accumulation of food debris and grease on flat surface beneath grill and range. Also observed organic growth on non food contact surfaces of soda machines. CA. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

May 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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

Observed sanitizer solution with reading above 200ppm chlorine. CA. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to manufacturer's recommendations. COS. Sanitizer solution was remade to 100ppm chlorine.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two employees wearing bracelets. CA. 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. Bracelets were removed.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed cell phone and personal water cup on table by clean utensils (forks and spoons). CA. PIC advised to store all personal items in designated area. COS. items were removed.

Nov 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no handwashing reminder inside male bathroom. COS sign was placed in bathroom

Apr 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 853 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

Observed chili, using time as a public control, with a documented temperature of 10 degrees higher than the observed temperature. Manager stated temperature was incorrect, COS chili was discarded.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chocolate milk inside reach in cooler with past expiration date of 3/31/24. COS chocolate milk was discarded.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food stored in reach in cooler with a leaking condensation line. PIC advised to have cooler repaired and keep foods covered at all times to prevent contamination. Foods must be stored in a cool dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor.

May 23, 2023

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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 food debris accumulation inside reach-in drawers under the grill where cleaned utensils are stored. Observed food debris accumulation in reach-in cooler and on the outside doors of reach-in cooler. Advised to clean non-food contact surfaces until they are cleaned to sight and touch. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.