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Waffle House #252

6 South New Warrington Road, Pensacola, FL 32507
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Waffle House #252 has 12 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited four times.

Waffle House #252's latest score of 74 falls below the Pensacola average of 95. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed diced ham 46f (less than 4 hours per manager) in upper make bar cooler. Observed waffle batter 50f in lower make bar cooler (less than 4 hours per manager). Also observed in lower make bar cooler country ham 49f, diced ham 48f, chicken sausage 49f Country ham, diced ham, chicken sausage have been in lower make bar cooler over 4 hours per manager. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed country ham 49f, diced ham 48f, chicken sausage 49f in lower make bar cooler, over 4 hours per manager.
01B-02-5
74
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following: HELD OVER 24HRS- cubed ham 49/45F, ham 49/45F, waffle batter 44F in reach in cooler on cook line.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following: HELD OVER 24HRS- cubed ham 49/45F, ham 49/45F, waffle batter 44F in reach in cooler on cook line. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
74
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in reach in cooler on make line: sliced tomatoes 51F (over 4 hrs), ham 51F (over 4hrs), cut lettuce (over 4hrs), cubed ham (over 4hrs), country ham 58F (over 24hrs), waffle batter 57/58F (over 24hrs). See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: During callback, observed the following temperatures in reach in cooler: sliced tomatoes 49F, cubed ham 46F, ham 51F, cut lettuce 50F, country ham 50F, waffle batter 54F. Operator put ice in cooler and maintenance is on site to work on cooler. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in reach in cooler on make line: sliced tomatoes 51F (over 4 hrs), ham 51F (over 4hrs), cut lettuce (over 4hrs), cubed ham (over 4hrs), country ham 58F (over 24hrs), waffle batter 57/58F (over 24hrs). See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the filling in reach in cooler on make line: sliced tomatoes 51F (over 4 hrs), ham 51F (over 4hrs), cut lettuce (over 4hrs), cubed ham (over 4hrs), country ham 58F (over 24hrs), waffle batter 57/58F (over 24hrs).
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on waffle batter or milk.
02C-02-5
67
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed accumulation of dust inside reach in cooler vents in main kitchen line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed reach in cooler in poor condition on main cook line.
14-11-5
90
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Upon inspection observed mop not properly stored for drying in mop sink area.
42-01-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Upon inspection observed knifes stored in between cold hold make line and toaster.
24-07-4
Basic - vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed reach in cooler vents with accumulation of mold like substance by main kitchen line.
36-34-5
86
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #252 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #252 on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #252?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #252.

How does Waffle House #252 compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Waffle House #252 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Waffle House #252's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #252 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Waffle House #252 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Waffle House #252 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #252 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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