Waffle House #541
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Waffle House #541 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Gainesville restaurant scores 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
70
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: the hi temp surface temperature detecting device did not function on the first try.(it had turned off on its own.) other attempts were made. A different probe/hi temp thermometer reached 161° surface temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
16-62-1
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed: the dish wash machine runs intermittently, cutting on and off during each run. A part has been ordered(it is currently on back order per the manager.)
14-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the left coffee cup caddy with spills. ALSO, the exterior mop sink has an AC of debris covering the drain.
23-03-4
82
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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 surface temperature was 147°. ALSO, the gauge reading only came to 172°.
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: sliced cheese 44°, on the cook line, on the counter. This was placed in a reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed: 1 sanitizer pan at 0ppm for chlorine.
22-39-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the inside of the food warmer(grits) has an accumulation oF debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: to the left of the left soda machine, an accumulation of debris.
23-03-4
55
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: 1 Coke diffuser with debris on it(left end). This was removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed: the chopped ham with the scoop handle touching product. The handle was adjusted up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the right hand coffee cup caddy with debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables/eggs not washed/clean prior to preparation. Observed: 3 eggs with debris on this in the cook line reach-in cooler. The manager had the eggs removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
78
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: the front line sanitizer bleached(whited) out 2 test strips. The solution was dumped and remade. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer was dumped in the front line hand wash sink. The staff member stopped on their own, and dumped the rest on the adjoining drain board. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
78
Mar 2, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs stored on cook line. Manager stated eggs were placed on cook line at 11:15. Manager placed proper time mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment has no measuring device available.
16-62-1
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Manager closed lid for dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on counter next to reach-in cooler next to kitchen. Manager had employee turn containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler next to cook line grill.
29-49-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee candy bars stored next to pie slices in reach-in cooler. Manager moved items to area where employee items are stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of reach-in cooler door beneath orange juice reach-in cooler.
23-03-4
61
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
86
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #541 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #541 on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #541?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #541.
How does Waffle House #541 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Waffle House #541 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Waffle House #541's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #541 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waffle House #541 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 #541 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #541 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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