Waffle House #195

3244 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33805

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Waffle House #195 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Waffle House #195 was last inspected on Mar 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “wet wiping cloth not stored”, which has been cited three times.

Among Lakeland restaurants, the typical score is 86; Waffle House #195 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open Red Bull in reachin cooler

12B-13-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter

21-12-4

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat hashbrowns in reachin cooler **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White spray bottle by 3-compartment sink **Warning**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

14-69-4

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop for the hash browns on the cook line.

10-06-5

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping towel on cookline. operator moved towel **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Wet wiping clothes sitting on counter. **Time Extended**

21-12-4

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack eggs without changing gloves and moved to add food to grill. manager coached employee on hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

12A-27-4

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Thermolabel not turning black. **Warning**

16-54-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reaching cooler doors. Both 4 door reachin cooler

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in freezer shelving with mol like substance

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping towel on cookline. operator moved towel **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

May 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #195 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #195 on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #195?

Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #195.

How does Waffle House #195 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Waffle House #195 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Waffle House #195's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #195 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House #195 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 #195 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #195 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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