Waffle House 1491

7000 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Waffle House 1491 has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Panama City Beach average 84, so Waffle House 1491 is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to hot holding equipment.

29-49-6

Basic - Objectionable odor in the ware washing area.

36-64-5

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Certified manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

53A-05-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust/debris on coffee cup trays. Trays washed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright 2 door storage area cooler.

14-33-4

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese on make line 47F, less than 4 hours.

03A-02-5

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 mark . Per staff approximately 1 hr. Shelled eggs at approximately one hour Time marked during inspection by staff. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on deflector and side walls on rear ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Water leaking from under dish machine. Leak contained in pans at time of inspection.

29-11-4

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fan has accumulation of dust. Debris in gasket folds on cook line cooler drawer gasket. Manager cleaned items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler floor soiled. Manager cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

36-10-4

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vents in dry storage. Mold like substance on vents in front of three compartment sink.

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Single door upright cooler gasket not fully sealing, gap near bottom.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on walk-in cooler fan guard.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cooks on cookline handle raw bacon and raw eggs, change gloves and handle clean plates, no hand wash. Manager discussed with employees, employees washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low cookline cooler: diced ham 46F, cooked mushrooms 45F, manager sent items to colder unit. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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 cook line. Employee marked time at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for sanitizer buckets.

16-37-1

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Coffee cups stored on dirty trays. Manager had cups and trays washed. **Corrected On-Site**

24-06-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between make table and toaster. Manager had knife washed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House 1491 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House 1491 on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House 1491?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House 1491.

How does Waffle House 1491 compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

Waffle House 1491 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

Has Waffle House 1491's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House 1491 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House 1491 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 1491 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House 1491 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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