Augusta, Richmond County

WAFFLE HOUSE

708 E ROBINSON AVE GROVETOWN, GA 30813

Food
Latest score
96
Apr 23, 2026
City
Augusta
County
Richmond
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Apr 23, 2026

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed black build up in ice machine on upper inside surface. C/A 0 clean more thoroughly to prevent build up. COS - manager cleaned machine.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 926 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(b) - preventing contamination when tasting (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee tasting food and then going back to grill to cook without washing hands. C/A - washing hands after tasting food. COS - manager stopped employee and had her wash hands before resuming cooking.

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 brushes and dishes left in handsink behind bar. C/A - keep handsink free for handwashing. COS - waitress cleared sink.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed incomplete vomit clean up kit. C/A - add instructions and disposable mop head to kit.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed build up in one drink fountain inside nozzles. C/A - regularly nozzles to prevent buildup. COS - waitress stripped and cleaned unit.

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 two sanitizer buckets with just soap and water due to employee allergies. C/A - replace soap and water with Quat sanitizer ASAP.

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 plate surfaces upside and exposed. C/A - flip plates upside down to protect food surface.

May 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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 ham, sliced ham, and sliced tomatoes above 41 degrees F for cold holding in the prep top cooler. C/A - repair unit or lower temp so all TCS food can be cold held at or below 41 degrees F. COS - manager tossed over temp food and placed ice under trays until unit can be serviced.

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

11B - plant food properly cooked for hot holding

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(c) - plant food cooking for hot holding (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grits being hot held at 98 degrees F. C/A - use empty pans to fill in warmer space so heat goes to food.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(e) - toilet tissue, availability (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed men's restroom without toilet paper or paper towels. C/A - keep restrooms fully stocked.

Apr 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 872 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: No

OBSERVED CHEESE IN PTC HOLDING AT A TEMP OF 46F. C/A:CLOSE PREP TOP COOLER AFTER EACH USE TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE BELOW 41F.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE HAD NOT SIGNED AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENT. C/A:ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES SIGN AN HEALTH AGREEMENT.

Nov 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 903 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(l) - handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

bserved bucket in handwashing sink by grill and warewashing area. COS Bucket moved to allow handwashing. C/A: Keep handwashing sink available at all times to allow and encourage proper handwashing.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloths not being stored properly. C/A: All wiping clothe must be stored in sani buckets.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed: An in-use utensil was not stored with the handle above the top of the food and the container. C/A : All in use utensils must be stored with handles outside of container.

Aug 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 817 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 waffle mix on counter at 61 degrees F. COS Waffle mix discarded. C/A: PIC states cooler that normally holds waffle mix is not working. Waffle mix can temporarily be held using time as a public health control or stored in another location.

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 no label for eggs held under TPHC. COS Eggs labeled. C/A: Always label items held under TPHC with a discard time.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no healthy policy agreements on site. C/A: Each employee must be trained on symptoms and diseases of food-borne illness. Training should be documented and available for inspections.

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 bucket in handwashing sink by grill and warewashing area. COS Bucket moved to allow handwashing. C/A: Keep handwashing sink available at all times to allow and encourage proper handwashing.

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 chicken and pork stored uncovered. Observed waffle mix uncovered. COS Items covered. C/A: Cover items during storage.

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 debris on frames of coolers. C/A: Clean.

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 items stored in coolers and amongst dry storage items. C/A: Store employee items in designated areas away from food prep and food storage.