Monroe, Walton County

Waffle House- N. Broad St. #1849

1245 N BROAD STREET MONROE, GA 30656

Food

Latest score

Jun 5, 2026

City

Monroe

County

Walton

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jun 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Wet cloth stored on prep surface and not in sanitizer buckets.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Gasket on bottom left door of 4-door reach in not with proper seal. Recommend replacing gasket so door can fully seal.

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

Dirty plates stored with clean plates above cook line

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Wet cloths stored on prep surfaces. COS: Person in charge (PIC) moved cloths to sanitizer buckets. REPEAT

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed metal pans stacked wet in storage area.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple chipped spatulas in kitchen. COS: PIC discarded all utensils in poor repair.

May 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 916 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed in use travel mug drink at food prep sink. If drinks to be at food workstations. they must be in a single service cup with a lid and straw and be stored to prevent food contamination. Unapproved container removed.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon arrival, observed food handling staff preparing plates/drinks with a watch on wrist. Food handlers may only wear a single metallic band type ring on hands or wrists. Watch removed.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon arrival, observed food handling staff with ineffective (visor only) hair restraint. Staff added hair net over visor.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wipe rags not stored fully submerged in sanitizer solution in container. Ensure wipe cloths are in container and fully submerged in sanitizer solution.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulations of spills/debris in cabinet under left drink fountain, and accumulation of liquids in reach in cooler bottom. Clean at a frequency to prevent accumulations.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Need to clean floors under WIU shelves + pantry door.

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 847 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: NoRepeat: No

Time-Temp Controlled Foods for Safety (TCS)>41 degrees(F) in prep-cooler>>PIC discarded all TCS Foods (*) & called maintenance/service repair tech-use Time as a a Public Health control & label every 4 HR to discard..PIC stated she had turned thermostat UP to help with ice build-up..told her to turn back down>>Prep-Cooler functioning at end of inspection

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

Grits & Sausage gravy (*)<135 degrees(F) in Steam Wells>>PIC discarded & was instructed to keep Steam Wells turned up to maintain TCS Foods> or equal to 135 degrees(F)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Light under left-side bottom of back door-weather stripping missing

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Styrophone cups used as scoops in sugar containers

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Plates not inverted on counter near waffle station

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Rusty chemical shelf & other shelves in dry storage; Prep Cooler not maintaining TCS Foods (*) at <41 Degress(F)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Vent hood greasy; bottom of inside 2-door reach in cooler wet; inside of cabinets not cleaned often enough

Jun 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 945 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Antibiotic cream stored on drink syrups>PIC removed items

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(r) - other personal care items (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Lotions, Perfumes stored on drink syrups>PIC removed items

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bowls not inverted above drink machine

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hand wash sink (back) coming away from wall

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Rusty Chemical storage by walk-in cooler

Nov 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 973 violations

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Ice-build up in prep-cooler

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(g)1,2 - storage areas, rooms, and receptacles, capacity & availability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Grease receptacle greasy/grimy

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

Employee jacket stored on box on single service utensils