Waffle House #2321
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
52
Score
Waffle House #2321 has been inspected seven times since 2022. Waffle House #2321 was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Florida City restaurants (averaging 66), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed waffle batter (61F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per chef for less than 45 minutes. Chef placed product in reach in cooler. Observed chicken sausage (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager for less than 2 hours. Manager placed product in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of tomato juice dented at front counter reach in cooler.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler under flat grill soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler at cook line soiled. Observed handwashing sink at front counter soiled with food debris. Employee started cleaning handwash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 box of bags store on floor at front counter. Manager stored box properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at eggs and meat reach in cooler at cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
52
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe face on sleeve. Inspector spoke to operator and operator had employee wash hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed above triple sink on dry dish rack. Observed on condiment racks at front counter.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling tiles above triple sink. Operator wiped down tiles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on soda syrup dispensers. Phone was removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed dumpster lid in disrepair; bent and torn.
33-29-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of soda dispensers soiled; operator wiped during inspection and cleaned on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers above triple sink. Operator removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior reach in cooler next to steam table. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
58
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed form was not provided. I emailed the form. Manager completed the form. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both bathrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Manager cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Manager cleaned the shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
74
Sep 18, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed plate to check temperature reached 136.9 instead of 160°F . Employee was advised to discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee provided the heat test strips and it reached 160°F. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat (bread) without removing the gloves and washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chili (102 F - Cold Holding); gravy with mushrooms (101 F - Hot Holding)at the steam box, As per employee foos were already there when he started his shift at 6:00 am. Stop sale was issued.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (102 F - Cold Holding); gravy with mushrooms (101 F - Hot Holding)at the steam box, As per employee foos were already there when he started his shift at 6:00 am. Stop sale was issued.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed at the front counter, by the waffle machine and under the grill.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink was blocked by trays with bread. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease under the grill.
36-73-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed all food inside the reach in cooler is not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler by the grill. Employee cleaned the water.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the reach in cooler by the steam table.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Employee cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed cup handle touching the potatoes. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
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Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above seal steaks. Operator removed the steaks. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils. Operator was coached about hand washing.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat bacon without removing the gloves and washing hands.
12A-27-4
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. Observed hash browns not date marked as indicated on the label. Operator date marked all boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at the reach in cooler at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler at the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in cooler at the front.
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the front.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine
22-20-5
37
Sep 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #2321 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #2321 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #2321?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #2321.
How does Waffle House #2321 compare to other restaurants in Florida City?
Waffle House #2321 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Florida City average of 66.
Has Waffle House #2321's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle House #2321 have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Waffle House #2321 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Waffle House #2321 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #2321 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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