Augusta, Richmond County

WAFFLE HOUSE #544

2951 WASHINGTON RD AUGUSTA, GA 30909

Food
Latest score
96
Jan 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.

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 bulk ice machine with red/brown buildup. C/a: Clean food contact surfaces as needed.

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chili and gravy hot holding below 135 degrees F. C/a: Hot hold food at 135 degrees F or higher. Corrected on-site. PIC was able to turn up temperature on steam well.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 stored uncovered in RIC on front line. Observed raw pork chops stored uncovered in WIC. C/a: Cover all food in storage.

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 854 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no employee reporting agreements for active employees. C/a: Have all active employees complete employee 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 build up in corners of bulk 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 expired bread with dates of 7/7/24 and 7/12/24. Observed food stored in reach in cooler with unclear labeling. C/a: Monitor best by and use by dates closely and discard items approrpiately. Label food clearly with both prep and use by dates.

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 several soiled wiping cloths scattered across countertops. C/a: Place soiled wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use.

Jan 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 893 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 tomatoes, ham, onions, and mushrooms cold holding above 41 degrees F. C/a: Cold hold food at 41 degrees F or below.

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 scoops in chocolate chips and berries. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself.

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 build up in corners of ice machine. C/a: Clean.

Aug 3, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.