Waffle House #1098
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2023, Waffle House #1098 has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 14, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Port Charlotte average 82, so Waffle House #1098 trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over milk at Display Cooler Unit. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverage at Display Cooler Unit not identified and segregated from food serve to public. Operator removed the employee beverage to segregate and identify it as employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip at frontline. Operator corrected to 100ppm by adding more sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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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. Observed over 200ppm on test strip. Operator corrected to 100ppm by replacing the sanitizer and adding more water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-15-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb next to front counter handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over whole muscle intact beef at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
52
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
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. Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm on test strip at front counter wiping cloth sanitizer solution. Operator corrected to 100ppm by adding water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-15-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed interior hose bibb with no vacuum breaker under front counter handwash sink.
29-34-4
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. Observed open gallon of milk not date marked at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed adding water in sanitizer container at frontline handwash sink. Educated the operator.
31A-11-4
61
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Observed over 200ppm on test strip at front counter. Operator replaced sanitizer to the proper and safe concentration of 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at Reach-in and Walk in Cooler.
22-16-4
82
Aug 3, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
52
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jan 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #1098 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1098 on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1098?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1098.
How does Waffle House #1098 compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Waffle House #1098 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Waffle House #1098's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #1098 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Waffle House #1098 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 #1098 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1098 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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