Waffle House
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
52
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Waffle House stretching back to 2022. Waffle House was last inspected on Nov 19, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Waffle House's latest score of 52 falls below the Gainesville average of 75. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
52
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine behind front counter, 154F. **Warning**
22-57-6
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 stored on cook line no time mark. Manager stated eggs placed on cook line at 8:30 am. Manager placed proper time mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed thermometer in front counter hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle of tea urn in wait station.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in front of back door.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic containers stored above three compartment sink. Manager turned containers over during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on kitchen prep table next to grit warmer.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets for front counter reach-in coolers torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets for front counter reach-in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
47
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes from the dining room and proceeded to prepare a drink without washing their hands. Manager had employee wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink behind building.
29-42-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Milk stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager placed milk on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket behind front counter, 200 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer bucket, 75 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for reach-in cooler next to cook line.
14-11-5
64
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs stored on cook line. Employee placed proper time mark on eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Corner of ice bin underneath wait station soda machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pad stored in hand washing sink next to dish machine. Employee removed scrub pad. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink across from office. Manager placed towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of soda box across from office. Manager discarded employee drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf above three compartment sink.
14-33-4
58
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler between grill and toaster: ham (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed bags of ice on items to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Reach-in cooler between grill and waffle irons: tomatoes 47F, lettuce 48F, ham 46F, cheese 46F. Manager stated items placed in cooler 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler between grill and toaster: ham (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed bags of ice on items to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began delivering food to tables without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and opened reach-in cooler next to grill. Manager had employee wash hands and change their gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Light not working in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in wait station, 0 ppm. Employee added bleach to water, 75 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bin stored next to ice machine. Manager turned ice bin over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor between cook line and dish machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of ice in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom missing hand washing sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler next to grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
33-16-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House.
How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Waffle House most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Waffle House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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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