ELLENWOOD, DeKalb County

Waffle House #1670

2735 ELLENWOOD RD ELLENWOOD, GA 30049

Food
Latest score
96
Mar 5, 2026
City
ELLENWOOD
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.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 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: No

Observed bacon, pork chops, and sausage stored uncovered inside reach in cooler. food shall be stored protected from contamination. Advised to properly protect food.PIC covered food.

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 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: No

Observed pink/black substance on food contact surface of the ice machine panel. Advised to clean to sight and touch

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 892 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. COS- foods discarded

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS foods not hot holding at 135F or above. COS- foods were discarded

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 865 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several TCS foods held above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be held @ 41F or below for cold holding. Advised to discard.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS food held below 135F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be held @ 135F or above for hot holding. Advised to discard.

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: NoRepeat: No

Upon arrival observed eggs above grill not time stamp & dated. Also, observed PIC place eggs back in RIC. Advised PIC of TPHC procedures & to follow them. Advised to discard.

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

Ambient temperature of prep top cooler is above 41F. Advised PIC all coolers shall be in good repair.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed several personal drinks in RIC. Advised to designate area for personal drinks.

Feb 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 845 violations

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

Observed multiple items (eggs (4), pork chop) inside of RIC and multiple items inside reach-in drawer (ham, diced ham, and American cheese) cold holding above 41F (for 2 hours). Advised PIC time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: Had PIC relocate all items in for proper cold holding.

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 high-temp. mechanical ware washer not measuring at 150.9F. Advised PIC the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194ºF (90ºC), or less than: For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165ºF (74ºC); or For all other machines, 180ºF (82ºC). CA: Discussed with PIC to call maintenance to repair high-temp mechanical ware washer and to utilize 3-compartment sink to sanitize utensils and equipment.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed reach-in cooler and reach-in drawer (under stove top) ambient temperature measuring above 41F. Advised PIC Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.

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 multiple cabinets with old food debris and dust. Advised PIC that all non-food contact surfaces shall be clean at all times.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon Arrival, Observed cell phone on front-food service prep-table and bookbag sitting on top of prep sink. Advised PIC Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. COS: Had PIC move all personal belongings to personal storage area.

Sep 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed high-temp. mechanical ware washer not measuring at least 160 degrees F. Advised PIC to call maintenance to repair high-temp mechanical ware washer and to utilize 3-compartment sink to sanitize utensils and equipment.

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 multiple drawers and cabinets with old food debris and dust. Advised PIC that all non-food contact surfaces shall be clean at all times.