Waffle House 1269 received a score of 75 and a grade of C during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 5, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Waffle House 1269
Location: 1849 MARIETTA HWY CANTON, GA 30114, Cherokee County
Inspection date: November 5, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 75/C
Inspector: Kadia Kane
Permit number: 028-0512
Inspection findings
4-1A – food separated and protected
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(n)1 – gloves, use limitation (single use gloves) (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed cook cracking raw unpasteurized shell eggs with gloved hands and failing to change gloves prior to switching tasks. Cooked wiped hands on a rag then grabbed toast from the toaster and placed on customer plate. If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. COS by discarding toast and changing gloves.
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed coffee mugs and drink glasses stored face down on dirty surfaces. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS by washing.
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in prep top unit being cold held above 41°F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F or below. COS by discarding.
10D – food properly labeled; original container
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) – expired foods (p)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed two gallons of white milk that expired 11/3 still in use. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS by discarding.
General inspector comments
*If ice scoop is going to be stored in ice bin then the handle must be stored above ice *Cooler to left of chili/gravy steam well is not properly sealing due to gasket. Must repair. *Sanitizer- 100 ppm (Cl); one bucket was 200 ppm. Must use test strips to ensure concentration does not exceed 100 ppm. *Dish machine- 167°F *EHP in place *Reinspection anytime after 30 days
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
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