Fayetteville, Fayette County

Waffle House #1177

965 LANIER AVE FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

Food

Latest score

Mar 9, 2026

City

Fayetteville

County

Fayette

Inspections

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 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 934 violations

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16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the base of the 3-compartment sink faucet was leaking. Code: Plumbing system and fixtures shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed that the facility had all of their plates stored upright with no overhead protection. COS. Plates covered with burner plate; discussed with the PIC that only in-use stacks of plates do not have to be covered. Code: Utensils, including plates, shall be protected from overhead contamination by inverting, covering, or using a burner plate.

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 debris on shelves, particularly on the line where the plates are stored and in the back storage area above the 3-compartment sink; observed that the under side of plates were dirty. Code: Non-food contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

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 water on the floor of the walk in cooler as well as chipped flooring in the walk in freezer. Code: physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination; facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

Jul 7, 2025

Followup

Score: 964 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the permit was not displayed. CA: Permit shall be displayed in public view.

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 debris in the bottom of units. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

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 accumulation of debris under shelves and the floor in the walk-in freezer was damaged. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation; facility shall be maintained in a state of 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: Yes

Observed employee belongings stored with and above food. COS. Items moved. CA: Personal belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent the contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

May 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 759 violations

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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 that the eggs sitting out on TPHC were not marked with a date or time. COS. Time stamp added. CA: When using TPHC, time shall be kept track of following the plan.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that there was not a PIC present who was able to provide access to all parts of the facility; outdoors barns were not checked. CA: There shall be a PIC present who is able to fulfill the role of the person in charge.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drinks stored in bottles that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Items removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use containers with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

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 that the barn used outside had gaps and cracks that would allow the entry of pests. CA: Exterior walls and roofs shall prevent the entry of pests.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that plates were stored upright with no overhead protection. COS. Plates covered with burner plate. CA: Utensils, including plates, shall be protected from overhead contamination by inverting, covering, or using a burner plate.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed that single-use cups were stored upright without overhead protection. COS. Covered. CA: Single-use items shall be covered, inverted, or otherwise protected from overhead contamination.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulation of trash on the ground around the dumpster. CA: Dumpster area shall be maintianed 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 accumulation of debris under shelves. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

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: Yes

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 8810 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employees with long, painted/decorated nails that were preparing food (drinks with ice) and not wearing gloves. COS. Employee washed hands and donned gloves. CA: Fingernails shall be kept short and free of paint or polish while working with food unless gloves are worn.

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 that the barn used outside was in a state of disrepair with large holes in it that allowed for outside access/pests. CA: Exterior walls and roofs shall be in a state of good repair and prevent pest entry.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that back door was open; went and removed lock that was blocking the door from closing and found that the door was not self-closing and tight-fitting. CA: Outer openings shall be protected to prevent pest entry and doors shall be self closing and tight fitting.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a rodent at the storage shed along with rodent droppings. CA:Pests shall be controlled and harborage conditions eliminated.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed that single-use cups were stored upright without overhead protection. COS. Covered. CA: Single-use items shall be covered, inverted, or otherwise protected from overhead contamination.

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 accumulation of debris in the bottom of units. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(l) - toilet rooms, enclosed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that one of the restroom doors is not self-closing. CA: Bathroom doors shall self-closing and tight-fitting.

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 accumulation of debris under shelves. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the outside shed had many items unnecessary to the operation of this establishment. CA: All items unnecessary to the running of the establishment shall be removed from the premises.

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 employee belongings stored with food. COS. Items moved. CA: Personal belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent the contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Jun 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 886 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hot TCS food stored below 135 F (chili). COS. Food was discarded by the PIC. CA: TCS food that uses hot holding as a control for safety shall be held at 135 F or higher.

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 that the eggs sitting out on TPHC were not marked with a date or time. COS. Time stamp added. CA: When using TPHC, time shall be kept track of following the plan.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that cups were stored upright without overhead protection. COS. Covered. CA: Single-use items shall be covered, inverted, or otherwise protected from overhead contamination.

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 debris in the bottom of units. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

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 accumulation of debris under shelves. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Nov 29, 2023

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employees wearing jewelry and bracelets while preparing food. COS. PIC had employee remove items. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists to include medical information bracelets.

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 debris in the bottom of units and on the door of the walk-in freezer. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.