Waffle House #1511

628 N John Sims Pkwy, Niceville, FL 32578

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Waffle House #1511 has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The city-wide average for Niceville sits at 97, putting Waffle House #1511 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. Heat Booster reset during the inspection. Dishwasher (Temperature 170 Manifold / 148F DS ) corrected ; Dishwasher (Temperature 185F ) **Corrected On-Site**

22-56-4

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Condenser and door frame

14-69-4

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 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. Shell eggs on cook line Less than 4 hrs. **Repeat Violation**

03F-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top make line - hash browns 48, diced ham 48, sliced cheese 52, mushrooms 45 / bottom batter 63F ( per manager less than 4 hrs. ) Manager discarded above food and stocked cooler with ice . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Front hot hold - grits 69F over 4 hrs. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front hot hold - grits 69F Over 4 hrs. See stop sale **Warning**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Rear hand wash sink 69F after prolonged running.

27-16-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make bar - line

14-74-7

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Line upright 4 door cooler One door not remaining closed when shut.

14-11-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make line cooler bottom.

29-49-6

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Dry storage room and walk in cooler/ freezer not accessible at time of the inspection ( Afternoon) . Area locked . Manager on duty does not have a key. Area manager called during the inspection. He is located in Crestview and has a prolonged drive time to the location. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: At time of the callback inspection Walk in cooler, freezer and dry storage area accessible. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: At time of the callback inspection Dry storage room, walk in cooler and freezer accessible for inspection. **Admin Complaint**

51-10-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #1511 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1511 on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Waffle House #1511 compare to other restaurants in Niceville?

Waffle House #1511 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Niceville average of 97.

Has Waffle House #1511's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle House #1511 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House #1511 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 #1511 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1511 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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