Waffle House
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Waffle House has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Middleburg restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
67
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No reporting agreement for Angela P., hired approximately two weeks ago. Employee signed form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/food. Open employee beverage on top of bag in box sodas. Manager removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and manager hung poster. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water valve on handwash sink by bag in box sodas is not working.
29-08-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in the walk-in cooler are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Three wet wiping cloths at three different sanitizer solution buckets are stored at back edge of container and not in the water. Manager put all wiping cloths back into each solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 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. At approximately 8:55, inspector observed shell eggs above grill, being held on time controls, with no time marking. Per manager, shell eggs were placed on time control at 8:00 and marked time chart appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, open case of comminuted beef steaks stored above pork chops.
08A-17-6
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. Per manager, approximately 18 employees employed over 60 days. Only two proof of training certificates located which both expired on 8/9/2024 for Kaylen A and on 8/3/2024 for Anthony T. No other proof of food handler training available. **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. Three employees(Heather, Desmond and Jayton) hired less than 60 days ago, per manager are missing proof of food handler reporting responsibility. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guard in walk in cooler is soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Two bags of water softener stored on the floor in dry storage room. Manager moved both cases to shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-74-1
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed loose and bagged garbage around dumpster inside enclosure.
33-09-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease container in dumpster enclosure has an open lid. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Both sets of take out cup dispensers at soda machines have top cover off exposing interior of cup. Manager placed lids on all dispensers. Also, case of take out cups stored on the floor in dry storage room. Manager moved cups to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
45
Jun 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bucket of chemical cleaner on top of boxes of hash browns in dry storage by walk in cooler. Manager moved chemical to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs then handled clean spatula and clean plate to remove and serve cooked bacon without changing gloves and hand wash. Observed employee scrubbing dirty dishes, placed on rack and put in dishmachine. Employee then removed clean stainless pan inserts to put away without washing hands. Inspector spoke with manager about proper handwashing procedures. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine on sides and on deflector plate has black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing sign at hand wash sink across from the office. Provided DBPR HR 5030-111.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out cups at left soda machine missing top cover exposing inside of last cup. Employee replaced cover. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
61
Jan 5, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rehydrated hash browns in reach in cooler next to the grill at 46F. Per manager, hash browns placed in cooler approximately 20 minutes prior. Hash browns placed in walk in freezer. Temperature taken approximately 30 minutes later at 41F. Sliced cheese in reach in cooler next to the grill at 51F. Observed cheese stacked above the chill line. Per employee, cheese placed in cooler 15 minutes prior. Cheese moved to walk in freezer. Temperature taken approximately 20 minutes later at 34F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-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. Observed cook crack shell eggs into a bowl, stir and placed in pan to cook. Cook then handled utensils, removed cooked bacon from the grill and continued handling food without washing hands and changing gloves.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket at door to back area tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cases of bag in box sodas stacked to right of back hand wash sink. Soap dispenser above stacked cases of soda. Water from hands drips on cases when using the soap and rinsing hands.
08B-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out disposable cups stored in cup holders at both drink stations does not have a top cover exposing the interior of the cup. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler are dusty.
36-50-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Knife with white handle stored above reach in cooler by the grill has the handle in disrepair, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-12-4
47
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee loaded dirty dishes into dishmachine then put away clean dishes without washing hands. Inspector spoke to employee about washing hands when handling dirty dishes to clean dishes.
12A-13-4
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. All opened milk containers have no date marking. Manager unsure when opened.
02C-03-5
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. No written procedures available. Provided and discussed DBPR HR 5030-104 with manager. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by dishmachine. Employee replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on far right reach in cooler at the bottomis soiled. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled. Fan guard in walk in cooler is dusty.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened canned employee beverage in reach in cooler at far left of kitchen. Employee removed beverage. Employee beverage on top of hash brown case in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service cups in holder at far right cup holder are not protected on top or inverted. Employee added foil covering to top cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Two knives at reach in cooler by grills have handles melted/in disrepair. Handle is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
14-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Two knives stored in between cracks of flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler lid. Manager removed. Tongs for cut lemons in far right reach in cooler has handle laying in lemons. Employee moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
50
Jan 5, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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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 Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Waffle House.
How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Middleburg?
Waffle House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Middleburg average of 81.
Has Waffle House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House have averaged around four violations 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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