Waffle House #1290
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Waffle House #1290 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Waffle House #1290's latest score of 70 falls below the Brandon average of 82. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cookline employee crack raw shell eggs then handle utensils and sliced cheese without changing gloves.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling container from hand sink on cookline. Manager discussed hand sink use with employees **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested 3 times, highest temp 154F. Operator adjusted thermostat, tested at 163F **Corrected On-Site**
22-56-4
70
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine wiping cloth solution tested at over 200ppm . Manager replaced solution, tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pan and wiping cloth in front counter hand sink. Manager removed items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
78
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Eggs on cookline out of temperature control with no time marking. Manager stated eggs have been out for 1 hour, placed time marking. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet cloths on cookline. Operator placed in solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
74
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Back room
38-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
86
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
74
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over waffle batter in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected observed employee place on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle stored in ice bin near door to back kitchen Corrected observed employee place in dish area **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up along bottom of reachin cooler on cookline
23-03-4
74
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee discard gloves and place new gloves on without hand washing on cookline Inspector explained proper hand washing and glove usage
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on reachin cooler
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink on cookline **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee place in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #1290 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1290 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1290?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1290.
How does Waffle House #1290 compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Waffle House #1290 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Waffle House #1290's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #1290 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Waffle House #1290 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Waffle House #1290 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1290 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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