Waffle House #1446

3090 Waldon Road, Tallahassee, FL 32311

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Waffle House #1446 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about five violations before that.

“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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. Machine at 136°. **Warning**

22-56-4

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels provided.

31B-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on floor.

25-05-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

29-49-6

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over creamers. Properly stored during inspection. **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. Eggs time marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

22-56-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drink removed . **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Sep 6, 2024

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. Eggs over milk.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.

31B-06-4

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.

16-38-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on floor.

25-05-4

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in wiping cloth not at proper minimum strength.

22-39-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves of reach-in cooler for meat.

22-31-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.

31B-06-4

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. By handsink.

33-06-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

12B-13-4

Mar 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine >200 ppm.

41-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Oct 4, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #1446 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1446 on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1446?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1446.

How does Waffle House #1446 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Waffle House #1446 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 88.

Has Waffle House #1446's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle House #1446 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House #1446 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 #1446 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1446 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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