Waffle House #535
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Waffle House #535, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.
Among Alachua restaurants, the typical score is 75; Waffle House #535 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temperature dishmachine 148F **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Observed high temperature dishmachine was being worked on by technician at time of call back inspection. Heating booster was being replaced. **Time Extended**
16-54-4
90
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jun 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Eggs stored on cook line not time marked. Manager stated eggs placed out at 9:00 am. Manager placed proper time mark on eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin for kitchen ice machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink next to kitchen ice machine. Manager provided soap at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler at end of cook line. Mug trays in wait station. Area around soda nozzles for wait station soda machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler next to kitchen ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket behind front counter, 200 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 75 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
61
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw steak in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill. Employee placed ground beef on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine behind front counter.
16-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
33-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket behind front counter, 200 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 75 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
74
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Establishment unable to provide proof of employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: Unable to view any employee training certificates. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 28, 2022
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the front line: diced pork (60F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (64F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (60F - Cold Holding), unit was then turned on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Diced ham 53F, tomato was just cut, sliced ham 44F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed a cracked egg in the dry storage reach-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: The cracked egg is still in dry storage, 2 door reach-in cooler, top shelf, lowest crate. **Admin Complaint**
01B-14-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 the hi-temp dish wash machine only reached 123F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Reached 154 today. Calibrated thermometers **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the ice machine and shroud have foreign substance on them. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: The right interior side of the ice bin has cleanable dark substance on it still. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a door under the flattop was handing by 1 hinge. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: No change **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed around the front line hand wash sink an accumulation of wet soil/debris. ALSO, the area under the grill has grease accumulation. ALSO, multiple gaskets throughout the restaurant have moist mold like substance on them. ALSO, drawers and cabinets have accumulation of debris in them. ALSO, dried food debris was under the front line counter top equipment. ALSO, the coffee caddys have an accumulation of dried food debris. This item: **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Some food drawers are still soiled. Under grill was cleaned, caddys and under were cleaned. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #535 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #535 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #535?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #535.
How does Waffle House #535 compare to other restaurants in Alachua?
Waffle House #535 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Alachua average of 75.
Has Waffle House #535's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle House #535 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waffle House #535 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 #535 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #535 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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