Waffle House #2312

1530 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Waffle House #2312 nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bartow restaurant scores 87. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in unit next to flat grill.

29-49-6

Jan 7, 2026

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield damaged in the dry storage area.

38-01-4

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employee used a paper towel to dry clean silverware.

24-17-4

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. American cheese slices 65F inside the drawer on the cook line.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese slices 65F.

03A-02-5

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container inside the hand washing sink on the front counter. The counter was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Apr 20, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: No training available **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**

16-62-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on cook line reach in cooler by office, and next to cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live flies in lobby Observed 1 live fly on wall in dry storage. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized

35A-05-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by office Blocked by handcart. Manager moved

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #2312 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #2312 on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Waffle House #2312 compare to other restaurants in Bartow?

Waffle House #2312 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bartow average of 87.

Has Waffle House #2312's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #2312 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House #2312 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 #2312 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #2312 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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