Waffle House #1228

7070 Gulf Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33706

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Waffle House #1228 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Petersburg restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath perimeter of cook-line with build up of food debris

36-73-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal shelf under flat top grill with accumulation of grease

23-03-4

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean containers stored on rack above three compartment sink.

16-46-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. The bottom of six door reach in cooler on cook line soiled with dried up food debris.

22-16-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside walk in cooler.

29-49-6

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed lemons stored over containers of diced ham in walk in cooler.

08B-17-4

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Sausage in walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered sausage. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with container of dish soap. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.soda nozzle area of soda fountain soiled, waffle irons soiled with food debris,

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink over the single service and sugar in rack near swinging door. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of reach in cooler at end of cook line to left has standing water.

29-49-6

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on counter in wait station area. Employee moved to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in rear of kitchen soiled with black mold like debris.

22-20-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in Floor tile in cook line area that is broken.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in cook line area broken.

36-17-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of waffle irons soiled with food debris. Exterior of dish machine has buildup of lime scale.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored open on counter in cook line area. Employee covered filters **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Jun 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 8 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #1228 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1228 on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1228?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1228.

How does Waffle House #1228 compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Waffle House #1228 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Waffle House #1228's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle House #1228 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House #1228 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Waffle House #1228 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1228 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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