Waffle House #2003

3300 W Park Pl, Pensacola, FL 32505

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Waffle House #2003 stretching back to 2022. Waffle House #2003 was last inspected on Apr 22, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

That's lower than the typical Pensacola restaurant, which scores around 95. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed grits 121f in Bain Marie at establishment. Manager stated over 4 hours.

03B-01-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed grits 121f in Bain Marie at establishment. Manager stated over 4 hours.

01B-02-5

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Open dumpster lid. Upon inspection observed dumpster door opened.

33-16-4

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upon inspection observed food debris and mold like substance between closing lid. Manager proceeded to clean between lid at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in make line cooler not working. Operator using ice to keep food cold. Operator stated they have put in a work order to get repaired.

14-11-5

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Heat sanitizer 160+ at Manifold/ less than 160 at dish surface. Sanitizer station set up at triple sink 100+ ppm chlorine **Corrective Action Taken**

22-49-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent lights above rear ice machine

38-07-4

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of chlorine solution not labeled. General Manager removed from service. **Corrective Action Taken**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice machine shield dirty with mold-like substance.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - this violation addressed on previous inspection dated on 05/17/2022 and callback inspection dated 07/19/2022. General Manager states the certificates are maintained in another establishment where the training was conducted.

53B-01-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - two boxes of to-go bowl lids on floor in storage area adjacent to office. Manager had them properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #2003 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #2003 on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Waffle House #2003 compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Waffle House #2003 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Waffle House #2003's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #2003 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Waffle House #2003 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 #2003 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #2003 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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