Waffle House # 2242
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Waffle House # 2242 stretching back to 2022. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Waffle House # 2242 scores about where you'd expect for a Lakeland restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. A cup of coffee next to the steam table near the 6 door reach in cooler. The coffee was removed.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black aprons on the shelf with ketchup and mustard in the dry storage area. The aprons was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200 ppm. The manager discarded the chlorine solution and made a container of new solution at 100:ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
86
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the 6 door reach in cooler and on the top/bottom reach in cooler to the left of the cook line next to the beverage station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-20: Soiled with food debris **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. A case of Angus Beef Patties over Avcase of country sausage patties inside the 6 door reach in cooler next to the cook line. The beef was relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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/ Hung Ngo 5-1-2023 the manager had the company to email a copy of his certificate. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the 6 door reach in cooler and on the top/bottom reach in cooler to the left of the cook line next to the beverage station. **Warning**
23-03-4
67
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temperature 134F. I had the establishment to setup the 3 compartment sink.
22-56-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee used a cup to scoop the ice from the ice bin at the beverage station.
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop inside the hash browns in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The handle was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled with food buildup on the 6 door reach in cooler next to the cook line.
23-03-4
78
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200ppm. The manager discarded the solution 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on All the reach in coolers on the front line.
23-03-4
82
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled reach in cooler gaskets. All reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled reach in cooler gaskets. All reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
86
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between cook line and toaster.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler
23-03-4
90
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
50
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed slime buildup around lemonade and orange juice dispensers in server stations
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at hand wash sink next to water heater. Only temped at 78f
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door under counter on cook line
14-11-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in far right side reach in cooler. Explained proper storage to manager
12B-13-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House # 2242 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House # 2242 on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Waffle House # 2242 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Waffle House # 2242 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Waffle House # 2242's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House # 2242 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 # 2242 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 # 2242 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House # 2242 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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