Waffle House 1722 received a score of 82 and a grade of B during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 12, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Waffle House 1722
Location: 6122 HICKORY FLAT HWY CANTON, GA 30115, Cherokee County
Inspection date: November 12, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 82/B
Inspector: Kadia Kane
Permit number: 028-0977
Inspection findings
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: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in reach-in cooler nearest office being cold held above 41°F. Ambient temperature of unit was elevated. [SEE TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS]. TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by moving TCS foods to walk-in cooler. Do not store TCS foods in cooler until minimum cold holding temperature can be maintained.
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: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed tomatoes in prep top unit being cold held t 48°F and cut lettuce being cold held at 55°F. TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by discarding.
6-1B – proper hot holding temperatures
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed gravy being hot held at 104-108°F in steam well. There was no water i steam well. TCS foods must be hot held at 135°F or above. COS by discarding.
9-2 – compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan
Rule citation: 511-6-1.10(5)(c) – conformance with approved procedures (p, pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed rehydrated hash browns stored in a cooler with an ambient temperature >41°F and hash browns temping 46°F. Ambient temperature of unit was around 44-45°F. Per the approved variance, staff are required to rehydrate hash browns in accordance with package instructions. COS by moving hash browns to walk-in.
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) – food storage (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed condensation dripping on desserts, bread, and milk stored in reach-in cooler. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination COS by discarding desserts and sanitizing exterior of milk carton and bread package. Health Authority instructed manager to move all items from beneath leak. Leak must be addressed.
General inspector comments
*Dates on TCS foods must be legible. Do not use fat markers that bleed/smudge *Must add door sweep to back door. There is a sizeable opening at bottom. *Personal food items must be stored on bottom shelf of cooler(s). *EHP somewhat in place. 7 out of 19 employees were missing forms. PIC must ensure all employees read and sign *Sanitizer- 50 ppm (Cl)
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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