Waffle House #635
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
82
Score
Waffle House #635 has been inspected 12 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Sarasota restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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 pulled at 6:30 without time mark. Person in charge added time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed single use bowls on floor in dry storage.Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
82
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler to right of grill hamburger 58F, steak 57F, sausage 58F. Manager moved product to freezer. Service arrived to repair unit during inspection. Observed cut tomatoes 48F and ham 47F in top reach in cooler unit to left of grill. Manager covered product, ambient temperature below was 38F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dried egg on mixer spindle on cook line.
22-02-4
78
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Coving missing at wall to right when entering dry storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
95
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Measuring device thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed final rinse reaching 145F on irreversible thermometer and on managers disc thermometer. **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 4 door reachin cooler to right side of grill on cook line Cold Holding Pork Chop 49F, Fresh Ham 47F, Chicken 49F. Manager relocated food items to reachin freezer and turned down reachin cooler which was an ambient 48F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Coving missing at wall to right when entering dry storage room.
36-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water dripping onto tomatos and containers used to catch some of the water in prep reachin cooler near triple sink.
29-49-6
67
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
70
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
82
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed bucket towards office at 0 ppm. Employee corrected by changing out and measured 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-52-4
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. Observed no proof of employee training for Donna Hughs and Dale Stanford working over 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled gaskets on 4 door Reachin Cooler near office. **Warning**
22-02-4
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/. Observed Ray Hernandez Manager unable to show Managers certification with 4 employees present working. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal food pans wet nesting on storage rack above triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on double door Reachin Cooler in preparation area with a tear on each door gasket. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tub of pork chops in back storage area double door Reachin Cooler uncovered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance inside ice machine bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #635 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #635 on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #635?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #635.
How does Waffle House #635 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Waffle House #635 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Waffle House #635's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #635 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waffle House #635 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 #635 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #635 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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