Waffle House 2216
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
74
Score
The Waffle House located at 3009 W Columbus Dr in Tampa, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 3, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and one minor violation, including issues with cold-holding temperatures for food and uncovered stored food. The facility has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Feb 18, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
58
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
43
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
39
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Violations — Mar 3, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Stored food not covered. A half block of butter not covered and not stored in container stored on shelf next to raw bacons and raw pork chops. Operator removed butter and placed in container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A half block of butter 45 F stored in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator moved to walk-in freezer for rapid chill. Re temped: 28 F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Ran hot water in handwash sink at back kitchen approximately 2 minutes to reached 85+ F.
27-18-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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