The Waffle House along Racetrack Road remains open after it was hit with four violations following an inspection by the State Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety Program. According to the Department of Agriculture’s website, there were repeat violations for cigarette butts, paper and food found on the ground near the back door and trash on the ground near a trash bin. The inspection also found that the back door to the washing area had a gap that could allow insects, rodents or other animals to enter. According to the report, the person in charge at the time did not have adequate knowledge of food safety. A follow-up inspection was scheduled in ten days.