Waffle House #788

130 Scenic Gulf Dr, Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Waffle House #788 has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “cloth used as a food-contact surface under egg pan” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Miramar Beach average 81, so Waffle House #788 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 12, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 15, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 9, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Jul 3, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

May 30, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket stored in hand wash sink at ware washing area. Employee removed bucket from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Machine has a gauge on out side of unit but no device to measure surface temp.

16-62-1

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Bag of linens stored in floor in dry storage area. Manager hung bag from shelf above floor. **Corrected On-Site**

21-17-4

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under egg pan on cook station. **Repeat Violation**

21-05-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop handle in ice in ice bin. Employee removed scoop from ice and sent to ware washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-08-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wet cloth stored on cutting board at cook station. Employee removed cloth and placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook placed raw sausage Pattie's on flat top then changed gloves with out hand washing and began preparing food for expo.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Manager stated soap dispenser was on order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in multiple areas on cook line and expo board.

21-10-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean and stored in multiple areas on cook line, condiment storage and expo board.

21-09-4

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface under knife at make board and under bowls next to flat top and grill. **Repeat Violation**

21-05-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing watch while preparing drinks. Cook wearing watch while preparing food.

13-07-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near threshold to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #788 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #788 on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #788?

Across the inspection record, “cloth used as a food-contact surface under egg pan” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #788.

How does Waffle House #788 compare to other restaurants in Miramar Beach?

Waffle House #788 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miramar Beach average of 81.

Has Waffle House #788's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #788 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 #788 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 #788 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #788 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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