Waffle House #362
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
58
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Waffle House #362, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 4, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
“Utensils, equipment and linens” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Fayetteville restaurant, which scores around 82. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that cold TCS food was stored above 41 F (tomatoes, ham, cheese, lettuce). COS. Items to be discarded at 11am as they were stocked at 7am and were cold at that time per staff. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the sanitizer in the wet wiping cloth buckets exceeded the maximum limit; the sanitizer in the containers was over 200 PPM (test strips turned black) and the sanitizer in the bulk sanitizer dispenser jug was unmeasureable (the test strips would turn black and then started to turn white from being bleached). COS. New sanitizer solution was made. CA: Chemical sanitizer shall be used according to the requirements in the CFR.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees with long and polished nails that were preparing food (drinks) without wearing gloves. COS. Employees washed hands and donned gloves. CA: Nails shall be kept short and free of paint or polish unless gloves are worn.
511-6-1.03(5)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees wearing bracelets and rings on their hands/wrists while preparing food. COS. PIC had employees remove jewelry. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry shall be worn on the hands or wrists while preparing food, to include a medical information bracelet.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed stacks of plates not actively being used that were stored upright without overhead protection. CA: Plates and other utensils shall be stored inverted or covered.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris under shelves and equipment in the facility, especially in the walk-in's; observed that the floor near the warewasher was damaged and had water standing in holes/divots. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris; facility shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
58
Jun 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the eggs above the grill which are using time as a public health control were not marked with their time. COS. Time was marked. CA: TCS food that uses time as a public health control shall be marked with the time they were brought out, the time of discard, or both, though the method shall remain consistent.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
86
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the single-use cups were stored upright wihtout overhead protection. COS. Covers added. CA: Single-use items shall be stored covered or inverted to protect from overhead contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris on the inside of units; observed mild accumulation of mold/mildew-like substance on the inside of the ice bins that was not in contact with the food. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Items moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent the accumulation of debris.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
86
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the mechanical dish machine was not reaching the required temperature for sanitization; the temperature dot that registers at 160 F was not changing color. COS. Dishes shall be hand washed until the machine is serviced. CA: A stationary rack dish machine shall reach temperatures of 165 F.
511-6-1.05(6)(l)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that cold TCS food was stored above 41 F (tomatoes, milk, creamer, lettuce). COS. Items discarded. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the eggs above the grill which are using time as a public health control were not marked with their time. COS. Time was marked. CA: TCS food that uses time as a public health contorl shall be marked with the time they were brought out, the time of discard, or both, though the method shall remain consistent.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counter. COS. Placed into sanitizer solution. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution that is at the appropriate concentration between uses.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed plates stored upright without overhead protection. CA: Plates and other utensils shall be stored inverted or covered.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the single-use cups were stored upright wihtout overhead protection. COS. Covers added. CA: Single-use items shall be stored covered or inverted to protect from overhead contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris on the inside of units. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of trash on the ground at the dumpster. CA: Refuse area shall be maintained.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed that the outside dumpster did not have its lids on/was not covered. CA: Outside refuse storage shall be covered.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris under shelves and equipment in the facility, especially in the dry storage and in the walk-in's. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Items moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent the accumulation of debris.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
43
May 16, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed plates stored upright without overhead protection. CA: Plates and other utensils shall be stored inverted or covered.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris on the inside of units. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris under shelves and equipment in the facility, especially in the dry storage and in the walk-in's. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees wearing bracelets and watches on their hands and wrists while preparing food. COS. PIC had employees remove jewelry. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry shall be worn on the hands or wrists while preparing food, to include a medical information bracelet.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #362 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #362 on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #362?
Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #362.
How does Waffle House #362 compare to other restaurants in Fayetteville?
Waffle House #362 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fayetteville average of 82.
Has Waffle House #362's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Waffle House #362 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Waffle House #362 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Waffle House #362 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #362 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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