Augusta, Richmond County

WAFFLE HOUSE #1633

2794 RIVERWATCH AUGUSTA, GA 30909

Food
Latest score
88
Feb 2, 2026
City
Augusta
County
Richmond
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.

Feb 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 882 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 sliced tomatoes, diced onions, diced ham and mushrooms cold holding above 41 degrees F on prep top cooler. C/a: Cold hold food at 41 degrees F or lower.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee wearing watch while handling food. C/a: Refrain from jewelry on the hands and/or wrists outside of a plain band ring.

Sep 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fly and gnat presence in dining area. C/a: Determine a suitable method to deter flies and other pests from dining area. Wipe down areas prone to becoming sticky.

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 dust on ceiling tiles above main cook line. Observed small amounts of build up on corners at bulk ice machine. C/a: Clean non-food and food contact surfaces regularly.

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pork chops stored uncovered in reach-in cooler. Repeat violation. C/a: Cover all food in storage.

4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed pork chops stored uncovered in reach-in cooler. Repeat violation. C/a: Cover all food in storage.

Jul 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 806 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed PIC not able to present employee health agreements. Repeat violation. C/a: Have all employees sign employee reporting agreements.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken and pork stored side by side uncovered in RIC. C/a: Cover all food in storage. Follow proper storage order.

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

Observed build up in corners of bulk ice machine. Repeat violation. C/a: Clean food contact surfaces regularly.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired bread with best by dates of 7/25/24 and 7/19/24. C/a: Monitor use by and best by dates closely. Discard as needed.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several flies throughout kitchen area and bathrooms. C/a: Determine a suitable method to deter flies.

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 unkempt main line with lots of food debris. C/a: Wipe down and clean food contact surfaces as well as sweep floors.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 883 violations

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 blank employee health reporting agreements. Observed some employees not having employee health reporting agreement. C/a: Have all employees have a signed copy of employee health reporting agreements.

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: No

Observed ice machine with buildup in corners. C/a: Clean.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(f) - poisonous or toxic materials containers, prohibition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed glass cleaner stored with paper napkins ad other plastic foodware. C/a: Store all toxic substances/cleaning supplies away from food contact items and surfaces.

Aug 8, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.