Waffle House 2040
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
100
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Waffle House 2040 stretching back to 2022. Waffle House 2040 was last inspected on Sep 25, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “stored food not covered”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Panama City Beach average 84, so Waffle House 2040 is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - High temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F at dish surface in dish washer. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish surface tested at 149F max. **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line make table: tomatoes 49F, diced ham 49F, sliced ham 46F, per manager on line for approximately 3 hours. Manager moved items to freezer for rapid chilling. New temps: sliced tomatoes 32F, sliced ham 33F, diced ham 35F, **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 servers on duty at time of inspection with no current food handler training.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No irreversible thermometer or temperature strips available.
16-62-1
61
Nov 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the sanitizer buckets and/or dishmachine. Observed only chlorine strips but using quat sanitizer in buckets.
16-32-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
82
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in back prep area. Manager stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed glass of coke with no lid over hot hold grits. Manager threw out coke and put glass in dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sausage gravy not covered. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
82
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits held at 130F for over 4 hours in hot hold unit in back of house. Manager voluntarily threw away. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sausage gravy in hot hold unit on counter not covered. Also tea not covered. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
67
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gravy at 126F over 4 hours. Manager threw away. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time marked for shelled eggs. Manager stated eggs had just been pulled 30 minutes ago and added time. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open milk held overnight with no date mark. Manager threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tea not covered. Manager added lid. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.observed knives stored between cutting board and cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House 2040 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House 2040 on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House 2040?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House 2040.
How does Waffle House 2040 compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Waffle House 2040 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Waffle House 2040's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House 2040 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 2040 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 2040 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House 2040 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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