Waffle House #892
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
47
Score
Waffle House #892 has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Tallahassee average 87, so Waffle House #892 trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 44f, bacon 43f, block cheese 42f @ 245pm in walk in. Truck processed just prior to employee arrival @ 2pm. Freezer door opened to bring walk in temp into compliance. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
47
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with document. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on reach-in cooler shelves. Standing water on bottom of reach-in cooler.
22-31-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Glue traps not thrown away.
35A-03-4
Basic - Hot hold food not covered when not in use.
08B-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use items stored on floor.
25-05-4
67
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upon inspection observed mold like substance inside ice machine in the back of the kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
90
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed condensation drain line from walk-in cooler backing up onto floor next to walk-in cooler in commissary area. Establishment is able to section off by closing door to commissary so employees are not tracking wastewater into other parts of the establishment. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Observed condensation draining into floor drain from walk in cooler with no wastewater backup. **Admin Complaint**
28-26-5
86
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed condensation drain line from walk-in cooler backing up onto floor next to walk-in cooler in commissary area. Establishment is able to section off by closing door to commissary so employees are not tracking wastewater into other parts of the establishment. **Admin Complaint**
28-26-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced ham 46F, diced ham 50F, sliced ham 50F in make table at cook line at 12:00. Per manager held since 11:00. Per manager will store ice on food items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling leaking water in storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils throughout kitchen area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Manager moved food items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-52-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer quaternary 0ppm. Employee corrected to quaternary 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
61
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no biohazard clean-up procedure available. Provided employee with printed biohazard clean-up plan.
11-27-4
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 no certified food manager on duty with five food handler employees working.
53A-05-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed two personal employee beverages in reach in cooler next to waffle mix and packaged orange juice at front line. Employee removed beverage from cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing liquid in reach in cooler at front line. Employee cleaned reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
74
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Back storage holding sham: grits 118F, 115F, per manager over 4 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Back storage holding sham: grits 118F, 115F, per manager over 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance in seams of ice machine door and inner hinges.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler and cooking oil stored on floor next to cash register. Employee removed all items from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted between uses. Observed ice bucket standing on box not inverted next to ice machine. Employee stored ice bucket inverted during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand wash sink leaking water onto floor when in use.
29-08-4
61
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili and gravy on steam table next reach in cooler since 7am cold held below 135F at 9:45am. Sausage gravy 129F, chili 129F. Observed manager turn up heat on food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Training material available. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple compartment sink in back. Observed manager place paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed rust pitted shelf under shelf holding hot box.
14-52-4
67
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training records incomplete due to certificates not being filled out.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine interior soiled.
22-02-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #892 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #892 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #892?
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 #892.
How does Waffle House #892 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Waffle House #892 most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Waffle House #892's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #892 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Waffle House #892 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Waffle House #892 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #892 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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