Waffle House
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
30
Score
Going back to 2022, Waffle House has nine inspections in the public record. On Apr 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 19 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Restaurants in Clermont average 67, so Waffle House trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
17
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw sausage and bacon over fully cooked delmonico in reach in cooler on front line, operator moved delmonico to top **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -hashbrowns in upright reach in cooler, operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks -ice bin at soda station and ice machine in kitchen
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -above CO2 tank in kitchen
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen and back hallway **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -plastic lids in crates above triple sink, operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -brown cutting boards on cook line are chipped
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler -under shelves/racks in dry storage **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage dumpster located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
33-15-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle and egregious sanitation.
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open.
33-29-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -raw pork on cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -ladies restroom, operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -all gaskets **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -upright in kitchen
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -kitchen
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -cups
25-06-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. -wood pallets
33-30-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed tomatoes over juices in walk in cooler. Operator moved juices to top. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
30
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
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. -eggs on cook line
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -cook cracked shell eggs then handled cooking utensils and touched cooler with no glove change/hand wash. Educated operator and employee, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -operator has changed to Chez Pierre, State Food Safety, unable to obtain certificates from website.
53B-13-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -open beverage above cooling hash browns in upright reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -front line and upright reach in cooler in kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -to go coffee cups by cooler in server area, operator placed lids on top to cover **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Upright reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, in kitchen
14-33-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead in dry storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under shelves in dry storage, under ice machine and upright reach in cooler in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides of upright reach in cooler in kitchen and all reach in coolers on front line. -exterior doors and handles of all reach in coolers -wall by back door is soiled.
23-03-4
39
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken next to raw pork in reach in cooler on front line **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage gravy (114F - Hot Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator chose to discard. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine 200++++. Operator dumped, made new solution, 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks on front line -ice machine **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -waffle batters in reach in cooler on front line. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on front line
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at dish machine
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -phone on counter by coffee cups and drink cooler
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employees on cook line prepping food, cooking food and scooping ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers above triple sink
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -butter in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair.
33-24-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler, front reach in cooler by ice bin -exterior cover of ice machine -ceiling vent in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in back kitchen.
36-64-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -lids above triple sink
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -front line and kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint. -cook line at make table
13-10-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -cups in holders by soda machine
25-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under ice machine.
36-73-4
22
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled. Filters under the hood suppression system are soiled. Interior of storage cabinets are soiled on the front line area. Vents are soiled throughout the establishment. The vents on the ice machine and the exterior of the ice machine door are soiled. Reach-in cooler gaskets are soiled by the condiment station area on the front line area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: The vents on the ice machine and the exterior of the ice machine door are soiled. Reach-in cooler gaskets are soiled by the condiment station area on the front line area.All other violations complied. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Degreaser stored next to clean linen on storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes then handled clean dishes without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored next to milk in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw tenderized beef stored next to raw pork in walk in cooler. Raw bacon stored next to raw sausage in upright cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 44 f, cheese 44 f, ham 45 f, mushrooms 48 f held less than four hours in walk in cooler stated operator. Operator called technician. Advised operator to keep walk in freezer door open. Hash brown 47 f, milk 45 f held less than four hours in reach in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy 127 f, held less than four hours stated operator. Operator adjusted thermostat. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Server is handling ice.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder is soiled in the back line area. Tea pitcher is stained. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in the front line area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On back prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers are wearing watches and bracelets. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Has brown sat front line area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled. Filters under the hood suppression system are soiled. Interior of storage cabinets are soiled on the front line area. Vents are soiled throughout the establishment. The vents on the ice machine and the exterior of the ice machine door are soiled. Reach-in cooler gaskets are soiled by the condiment station area on the front line area.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed lemons stored over bottled juice in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves and interior of all upright reach-in coolers have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
20
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clean chemicals so stored next to new utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gallon bleach stored in hand sink on front line.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on front line.
22-16-4
61
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touching soiled apron then putting on gloves with no hand wash.
12A-09-4
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. Manager added time on eggs on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on hand sink at dish machine. Manager relocated. **corrected on site ** - Bleach and all surface cleaner over bottled water in dry storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+. Manager corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Provided to operator and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of beverage cups at wait station
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - counter under griddle soiled - shelves in walk in cooler soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door at rear of kitchen.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout kitchen
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go cups at soda machine not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed lettuce stored over ready-to-eat mushrooms in walk in cooler. Manager relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
32
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To Go beverage cups not protected above sleeve. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups inadequately dried. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soil under grilldle/flat top - storage shelves soiled throughout **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in rear. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Waffle House.
How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Clermont?
Waffle House most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Clermont average of 67.
Has Waffle House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Waffle House have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Waffle House 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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