Waffle House#566
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Waffle House#566 has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bradenton restaurant scores 83. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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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. See stop sale.observe ham and cheese not time stamped. Person in charge stated that they were placed on the line since 7am and time stamped accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
86
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. observed on cooks line raw shell eggs not time stamped. Person in charge discarded.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
01B-13-4
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.observed on cooks line raw shell eggs not time stamped. Person in charge discarded.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation.observed in reach in cooler raw bacon over raw chopped onion.Person in charge removed bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.observed in back kitchen area ice machine soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in front kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with wrist watch. Employee removed watch and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area reach in cooler gaskets soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed over grill and fryers in main kitchen area soiled hood filters with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east side of building As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: 3 door Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
50
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
32
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in back kitchen area reach in cooler Raw Shell eggs over rehydrated hash brown potatoes. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Shell Eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed on cooks line food products not time stamped. Person in charge stated they were changed at 6:30 am and time marked accordingly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Basic - 3 door Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in front kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with wrist watch. Employee removed watch and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Lights in food storage area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed over grill and fryers in main kitchen area soiled hood filters with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dry storage. Person in charge stated that the only food delivery was Bread. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
58
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Waffle House is replacing high temperature dish machine. 3 compartment sanitizer at 100ppm. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen on grill line employee cracked raw shell egg with gloves on and touched 2 plate surfaces and failed to remove soiled gloves and wash hands. Person in charge educated employee on glove use and Handwashing. Employee placed both plates in dish area,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area in Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler,Reach in freezer and Walk in freezer. Observed in back are of kitchen upright Reach in cooler soiled interior on bottom of Reach in cooler. Observed in main kitchen are soiled hood filters with grease above grill. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed 3 door Reach in cooler in back area of kitchen rusted pitted shelves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
64
Nov 3, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed on grill line Employee Safety with gloves on handled a raw beef steak and proceeded to butter toast for immediate service and failed to change gloves or wash hands. Stopped employee and explained glove use and Handwashing procedures. Employee discarded buttered toast,removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Reach in cooler in front kitchen area raw Chopped Beef over raw Bacon. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge removed chopped Beef **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in Reach in cooler across from office 7 raw shell eggs with cracked Shells. Educated Person in charge on Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Person in charge discarded raw shell eggs. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed on grill line Employee Safety with gloves on handled a raw beef steak and proceeded to butter toast for immediate service and failed to change gloves or wash hands. Stopped employee and explained glove use and Handwashing procedures. Employee discarded buttered toast,removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area in Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler,Reach in freezer and Walk in freezer. Observed in back are of kitchen upright Reach in cooler soiled interior on bottom of Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed on grill line in front kitchen area wiping cloth chlorine Sanitizer solution over 200ppm. Person in charge diluted with water and retested at 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed 3 door Reach in cooler in back area of kitchen rusted pitted shelves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
47
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Beef over Ham in Reach in cooler on cooks line Educated Person in charge on cold holding food and printed a copy of safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed Raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Emailed Person in charge a copy
11-27-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed at 143°F. Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-54-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area in Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler,Reach in freezer and Walk in freezer. Observed in back are of kitchen upright Reach in cooler soiled interior on bottom of Reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed 3 door Reach in cooler in back area of kitchen rusted pitted shelves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
64
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House#566 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House#566 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House#566?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Waffle House#566.
How does Waffle House#566 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Waffle House#566 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Waffle House#566's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Waffle House#566 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waffle House#566 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#566 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House#566 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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