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Locality
GAFL
Augusta, Richmond County

WAFFLE HOUSE #226

3042 WASHINGTON RD AUGUSTA, GA 30907

Food
Latest score
85
Mar 6, 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.

Mar 6, 2026

Routine

Score: 854 violations
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4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw chicken stored uncovered in RIC. Repeat violation. C/a: Cover all food in storage.

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 brown and red buildup in inner 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: Yes

Observed bread stored past best by date (2/21/26). Observed milk stored past use by date (3/5/26). Observed diced ham stored past date (3/4/26) in RIC. Repeat violation. C/a: Monitor use by/expiration dates closely and discard as needed.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee wearing bracelet during active food preparation. C/a: Refrain from jewelry on the hands/wrists outside of a plain band ring.

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 violations
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4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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

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 brown and red build up in corners of ice machine. 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 five loaves of past date bread stored on rack with past due dates ranging 9/7/25-9/19/25. Corrected on site. C/a: PIC discarded of past date bread. Monitor use by/expiration dates closely and discard as needed.

Apr 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations
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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 raw pork chops stored uncovered in RIC. C/a: Cover all food in storage.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee wearing bracelets and watches during active food prep as well as cooking. C/a: Refrain from jewelry on the hands or wrists during food prep outside of a plain band ring.

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 827 violations
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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 employee reporting agreements for any of the employees on shift at the time of inspection. C/a: Have all employees sign employee health 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 raw pork stored uncovered in RIC. C/a:Cover all food in storage.

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 brown build up in corner of ice machine. C/a: clean food contact surfaces as needed.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired milk (3/4/24) and expired bread stored amongst in date food products. C/a: Monitor expiration dates closely. Also utilize first in, first out. (Milk being used out of order.)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed soiled wiping cloths left on countertops. C/a: Place wiping cloths back in sanitizer buckets when not in use.

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

Observed expired test strips (2/2022) and no sanitizer in buckets. C/a: Obtain new test strips, and use proper sanitizer concentrations in buckets.

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 several spills and debris throughout food prep area. C/a: Clean up spills and sticky areas. Sweep as needed.

Sep 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 872 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

Observed several food items (tomatoes, ham, onions, and mushrooms) cold holding above 41 degrees F. C/a: Cold hold food at 41 degrees F or lower.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(4)(a)3 - equipment, clothes washer & dryer, contamination prevention (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed brown/black buildup inside ice machine. C/a: Clean.