Waffle House #1929

2217 Thomas Dr, Panama City, FL 32408

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Waffle House #1929 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to other Panama City restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored by bag of sugar. Employee removed glass cleaner from area during inspection. All purpose cleaner/degreaser stored next to paper towels. Paper towels removed from area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Ice buildup in low reach-in cooler under make table.

14-69-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In 4 door cook line reach in cooler.

14-33-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of 4 door reach-in-cooler.

29-49-6

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Under back door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell eggs and handle clean plates. Discussed with cook, cook washed hands and replaced plates **Corrected On-Site**

12A-27-4

High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed employee wash hands at hand wash sink in back kitchen, employee stated water did not get hot. Water ran for approximately 4 minutes to achieve water temperature of 85F.

12A-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris inside ice scoop holster in server station. Manager had items cleaned at time of inspection. Mold like substance observed on back side of make table.

23-03-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in holster with debris inside. Items cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top right door gasket on 4 door reach in cooler not completely sealing.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on walk-in cooler fan guard.

23-03-4

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 12 live ants on handwash sink and wall by handwash sink in back kitchen area. Employee killed ants and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-09-4

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine. Employee removed scoop at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on gasket on 3 door reach in cooler near back kitchen area.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in 3 door upright by back kitchen area, and shelves in 4 door cook line upright.

22-16-4

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested at 132F at dish surface.

22-57-6

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw sausage and bacon stored over steaks served under consumer advisory. Manager rearranged at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-20-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drinks at top shelf of 3 door reach in cooler. Manager discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door

35B-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #1929 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1929 on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1929?

Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1929.

How does Waffle House #1929 compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Waffle House #1929 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Waffle House #1929's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Waffle House #1929 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Waffle House #1929 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 #1929 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1929 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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