Waffle House #2158
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
61
Score
The Waffle House #2158 located at 4459 W Hillsborough Ave in Tampa, Florida, had a moderate risk inspection on January 30, 2026, with a score of 61. This inspection identified three major and four minor violations, including a repeat violation for black mold-like substance in the ice machine. During the inspection, employee personal food was not properly identified and segregated, but this was corrected on-site by the manager.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
61
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
52
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Violations — Jan 30, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Yogurt and milk inside front line reach in cooler not identified or segregated. Manager segregated personal foods at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-49-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager posted sign at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service insulated cups stored on floor adjacent to ice machine. Manager relocated box of cups to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
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. Milk inside front line reach in cooler not dated. Manager added date at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Manager posted vomit clean up sign at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No plan for raw shell eggs on front line cook. A form has been provided to the manager at time of inspection.
03F-10-5
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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