Waffle House #988
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
64
Score
Waffle House #988, located at 1901 North Cove Blvd. in Panama City, Florida, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 5, 2026. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and four minor violations. The facility has a history of mostly high-risk inspections across its seven recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
50
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
47
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
64
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Violations — Jan 5, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust over three compartment sink area.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of prep area hot box in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves. Mold like substance on reach in cooler gasket.
23-03-4
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breast cooked to final temperature of 160F. Cooked placed chicken back on grill and cooked to final temperature of 169F, **Corrected On-Site**
03C-44-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certification for Phillip Waddell. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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