Waffle House

4005 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32934

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Waffle House has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Melbourne average 84, so Waffle House 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

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present next to soda bibs.

41-24-4

Basic - Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Steak is offered to be cooked at any temperature, steaks are received fully cooked. **Warning**

52-11-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall has dust above waffle station

36-27-5

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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 for manager. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drink on prep table by hot holding unit. Employee moved to drink rack. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine in disrepair.

14-11-5

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in bar area.

35A-02-6

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on cook line 4 door cooler is torn. Manager states they are having trouble from the supplier. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Jul 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (47-49F - Cold Holding); diced ham (48-50F - Cold Holding) Operator had temperature log from this morning, items under 43F. Suggested rapid chill of items. Retemped ham 43F **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. No reaction on thermal test strip and gauges not working properly. Educated about secondary measuring devices. Set up triple sink with chlorine 50ppm

22-56-4

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Gauge not working on dish machine, needles staying in place

16-38-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth by soda machine

21-12-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in on cookline

14-11-5

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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 Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House.

How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Waffle House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has Waffle House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House 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 inspected?

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

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