TIFTON, Tift County

Waffle House #1897

2203 U. S. HIGHWAY 41 N TIFTON, GA 31794

Food
Latest score
91
Mar 17, 2026
City
TIFTON
County
Tift
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 17, 2026

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous food(gravy and grits) not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above at steam wells in front service area and warewash area. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: Items were discarded.

Oct 16, 2025

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 multiple dishes/warming inserts with encrusted food debris. Items were rewashed and sanitized. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed food (gravy and chili) found stored past disposal date marked in 2 door reach-in cooler and walk in cooler. Products were discarded by PIC. Discussed routinely checking date marks.

Nov 4, 2024

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous food (gravy, chili, and grits) not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above in steam well on countertop. COS: Gravy, chili, and grits were discarded. Fresh items placed in steam well. PIC stated unit temperature was turned down too low. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above.

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two expired gallons of milk in dessert cooler. Milk was discarded by PIC.

Nov 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.