Waffle House #2203
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Waffle House #2203 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Ice buildup on equipment in walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Port Orange sits at 67, putting Waffle House #2203 on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Feb 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Jan 31, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink, water 69F **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwash sink at front counter water 72F -men's and women's bathrooms handwash sinks water 69F -handwash sink across from office water 70F **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
78
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -waffle batter 52f less than 1 hour per manager
03A-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand was blocked by clipboard ,next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -chlorine 200 ppm corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
78
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk-in cooler: Ambient air thermometer with cracked face reading 23F, operator installed new ambient air thermometer **Corrected On-Site**
05-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup on equipment in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of lids stored on floor in dry storage area, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
74
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside back wall of ice bin next to pre-packaged juice refrigerator has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance
22-02-4
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
Basic - Ice buildup on equipment in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves have a light accumulation of food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -receipt books and other office supplies stored on/above soda bags-in-boxes
40-06-5
61
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. -Thermometer read 151.7F twice, heat strip failed to turn black
22-57-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
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. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster, operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
58
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #2203 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #2203 on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #2203?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup on equipment in walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #2203.
How does Waffle House #2203 compare to other restaurants in Port Orange?
Waffle House #2203 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Orange average of 67.
Has Waffle House #2203's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #2203 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waffle House #2203 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 #2203 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #2203 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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