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Fulton County
Full-Service Fulton County Permit: (1-3238)

Waffle House #553

4995 Old National Hwy, College Park, GA 30349

100 A
Most Recent Score
Excellent
Routine • 2026-06-12
Public Records Freshness: Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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Official Inspection History

2 recorded inspections
A (100) Routine Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-06-12 • Violations Cited: 0
Ref: insp_ga_(1-3238)_2026-06-12_30089
No violations cited. This establishment met all state food safety standards during this inspection.
A (94) Routine
Inspection Date: 2026-01-09 • Violations Cited: 5
Ref: insp_ga_(1-3238)_2026-01-09_30088
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 14A Good Retail Practice Corrected On Site (COS)

In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Observed an in-use utensil (such as a knife) stored in crevices between equipment in between uses. COS: Employee removed knives from between equipment and place then in the dishwashing area to be washed and sanitized. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

Item 15C Good Retail Practice Corrected On Site (COS)

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. COS: Manager had employee to clean the gaskets and handle of the reach in coolers

Item 15C Good Retail Practice Corrected On Site (COS)

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. COS: Manager had employee cleaned the racks inside the reach in cooler. 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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Item 17B Good Retail Practice

Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained — Inspector Note: Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom. CA: Dumpster shall be in good repair. Have Dumpster replaced within 30 days. 511-6-1.06(5)(k),(l) - Storing Refuse, Recyclables & Receptacles; Areas, Enclosures, & Receptacles, Good Repair (C) (l) Areas, Enclosures, and Receptacles, Good Repair. Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be maintained in good repair.

Item 18 Good Retail Practice

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation (opening at the bottom of the rear/side door. CA: The Opening at the bottom of door must be seal to prevent any pest from entering the establishment with in 30 days. 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.