DUBLIN, Laurens County

Waffle House # 1412

2122 VETERANS BLVD DUBLIN, GA 31021

Food

Latest score

May 11, 2026

City

DUBLIN

County

Laurens

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.

May 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed pickles in handwashing sink at the kitchen. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Pickles removed from the handwashing sink.

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

Observe dumpster does not have a drain plug. CA: Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. COS: Correct within 72 hours.

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wiping cloth buckets have a sanitizer solution (chlorine) that is above 50 ppm. CA: In use cloths shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS: Remade with the correct concentration.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Container of ham by the cooking station had its utensil handle touching the food. CA: During pauses in dispensing, food dispensing utensils shall be stored with handle above food. COS: Moved during inspection.

Apr 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 852 violations

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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

Chili in reach in cooler by grill area was cold holding above 41 deg; CA: All tcs food shall be maintained at 41 deg f or below when cold holding; COS: Discarded during inspection.

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

Pan of meat in the walk in cooler stored uncovered. Gravy stored uncovered; CA: Unless food is cooling, all food shall be stored covered; COS: Covered during inspection.

Nov 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 852 violations

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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

Waffle batter cold holding in stand up unit next to waffle station had a temp of 58 deg f. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41 deg f or below; COS: Discarded during inspection.

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

Coffee dispenser has a build up of black residue. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch; COS: Cleaned during inspection.

May 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 865 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed container in the front handwashing sink. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes (storage) other than handwashing; COS: Moved during inspection.

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

Coffee dispenser has a build up of black resideu on food contact surfaces and needs to be cleaned. All food contact equipment shall be clean to sight and touch; CA: Will both be deep cleaned by Friday.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Build up of water/food residue on bottom of stup cooler from hashbrowns slacking. All nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent buildup.

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

Garbage can doesn't have a plug in it. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse shall have drain plugs in place; CA: Facility has until Friday to get a drain plug.

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

All floors and walls in facility have residue build up and need to be cleaned. All physical facilities shall be maintained clean.

Dec 8, 2023

Followup

Score: 855 violations

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Employee health policy not filled out for all employees. Food and conditional employees shall be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report their illness/symptoms to pic; blank forms to be signed by employees.

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Black residue observed in the ice machine's ice chute. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often enough to prevent build up; ice machine to be emptied today and deep cleaned. Will purchase ice from an approved source until cleaned.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Utensil handle touching food product. During pauses in dispensing, food dispensing utensils shall be stored with handle above food.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Nonfood contact surface of the reach in cooler had water/food residue on the bottom of the unit. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent buildup.

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

Multiple tiles broken throughout facility. Back door doesn't seal all the way. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Nov 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 739 violations

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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

Tomatoes being cold held in the prep top had temp of 55 deg f. All tcs food being cold held shall be maintained at 41 deg f or below. COS: 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: No

Gravy and chili hot holding had temps below 135 deg f. All tcs food being hot held shall be maintained at 135 deg f or above. COS: Discarded.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee health policy is in the office that is locked. Food employees and conditional employees shall be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report. CA: Have them moved to dining room or in a general location always available to employees.

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 drinking out of 2 go cup without lid or straw in the kitchen. Employees shall consume food only in approved areas. COS: Threw drink away.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee filling up bucket in the handwashing sink. Handwashing shall only be used for handwashing. COS: Finished, explained rule.

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

Dispensing part of coffee machine has buildup of black residue. Food contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Cleaned.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Chemical stored next to food. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food. COS: Moved.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No test strips available for the 3 comp sink or the dish machine. Test strips shall be available to test the sanitizer concentration and temp of dish machine.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Personal bag on bread rack. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for storage of employees belongings.