Waffle House #1561
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Waffle House #1561 has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Midway average 95, so Waffle House #1561 trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler on kitchen line has food spilled on bottom shelf.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket with towels reads 0ppm.
21-07-4
90
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by front counter had towels, sponges, dish inside.
31A-11-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink cup in cooler by front counter. Manager removed drink cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
86
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: No proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Did not observe High temp dish machine sanitizing at proper temperature. Temperature: 140F. Per Operator McKenzie, she will escalate issue to her division and maintenance guy. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-10: During time of inspection I did not observed high temp dish machine sanitizing at proper temperature. Final rinse temp: 123F. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
90
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: No proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Did not observe High temp dish machine sanitizing at proper temperature. Temperature: 140F. Per Operator McKenzie, she will escalate issue to her division and maintenance guy. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Did not observe Employee food safety training during time of call back. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: No proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temp dish machine not washing or sanitizing at proper temperature. Final rinse temp: 120. Informed operator to set up three compartment sink until machine is repaired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-20: Operator stated they are waiting for dish machine part today to have dish machine fixed. Three compartment sink set up: Chlorine 100ppm. **Time Extended**
16-54-4
74
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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 - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temp dish machine not washing or sanitizing at proper temperature. Final rinse temp: 120. Informed operator to set up three compartment sink until machine is repaired. **Warning**
16-54-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee Red Bull inside walk in cooler
12B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
64
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical 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. Employee placed time marking on eggs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee use cell phone then return to clean dishes without washing hands first.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed chili and gravy with no lid in steam table on cook line.
08B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table on cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo cups in shoots not inverted for protection. Observed coffee filters out without being covered for protection.
25-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
55
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 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. Observed a rack of raw shelled eggs sitting out at room temperature with a temperature of 56F at 10:35am. Operator stated egg's were placed there at 10:00am. Observed operator place the time that the eggs were placed at the cook line and the time that the eggs need to be discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a case of raw shell eggs above raw beef in the reach in cooler by the cook line. Observed the operator remove the raw beef from the bottom rack and placed the raw beef above the raw shelled eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Observed the operator place soap at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Observed the bottom of the reach-in cooler located by the cook line with accumulation of soil and water residue. Observed the operator clean and sanitize the reach in cooler before the end of the inspection was completed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by the dish machine. Observed operator dry the standing area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a wet mop not hung up to dry across from the three compartment sink. Observed the operator hang the mop up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #1561 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1561 on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1561?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1561.
How does Waffle House #1561 compare to other restaurants in Midway?
Waffle House #1561 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Midway average of 95.
Has Waffle House #1561's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #1561 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waffle House #1561 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 #1561 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1561 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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