Waffle House #1627
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Waffle House #1627 has 10 inspections in the public record. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Seffner facility scores 84, putting Waffle House #1627 on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over milk and margarine in reach in cooler. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 cracked eggs in reach in cooler. Manager discarded
01B-14-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce and tomatoes stored over drinks in walk in cooler. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
67
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly , manager informed, actively trying to eliminate the fly. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Waffle batter containers in back of house.
24-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink located in back of house across from office. Manager moved trash closer. **Corrected On-Site**
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drink machine exterior soiled next to reach in cooler that holds orange juice. Cabinet underneath drink machine soiled with grease and food debris.
23-03-4
70
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cook make line flip top by toast station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not actively running. Tested it and temped at 143f. Manager had maintenance on site making repairs and they began repairing booster **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup on exterior of cook make line cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda dispensers soiled with mold like substance
23-03-4
86
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment has 1 new hire that started
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in coolers have buildup of debris. Soiled ice bin guard.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee salad in reach in cooler on cook line
08B-49-4
78
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
16-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair on cook line and by dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
90
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Shelled eggs on cook line. Manager time marked **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temp machine tested at 140f **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping on hand sink in back storage. Manager cleaned and sanitized area **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/orange mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. **Warning**
16-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair on cook line and by dish machine. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink.. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine would not stop running cycles. **Warning**
16-55-4
50
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ladies purse in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. RIC gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls on shelf over coffee pots
24-05-4
82
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 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 raw bacon on reach in cooler located across from manager office Corrected-observed employee place bacon on top shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding). The ambient temperature in the walk-in cooler is 48 F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding). The ambient temperature in the walk-in cooler is 48 F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser stored with paper towels on prep table next to soda bib Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed rust and black mold build up inside ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
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. Observed pork (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding). The ambient temperature in the walk-in cooler is 48 F **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table next to clean dishes Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed red ice scoop handle stored in ice at ice machine **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rust pitted on service line near manager office **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed 3- compartment sink faucet leaking **Warning**
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #1627 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1627 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1627?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1627.
How does Waffle House #1627 compare to other restaurants in Seffner?
Waffle House #1627 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Seffner average of 84.
Has Waffle House #1627's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #1627 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 #1627 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 #1627 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1627 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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