Waffle House #2191
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Waffle House #2191 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Waffle House #2191's latest score of 70 falls below the Bradenton average of 83. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.observed on cooks line ham and cheese not time stamped. Person in charge stated they had been there since 7am and time marked accordingly.
03F-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed on cooks line employees cell phone on cutting board. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line, bottom of cooler soiled with food particles. Observed in walk-in cooler food rack soiled with dried food particles.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
70
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.observed Dishwasher (Temperature 156F).Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and called for service. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Floor area by 3 compartment sink covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed gasket on reach in cooler cooks line with mold like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
74
Apr 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line raw ground beef over beef steak.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. : Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
74
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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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 raw pork chops. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge removed raw ground beef **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen area.
22-20-5
Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of parking area. Person in charge removed from pad. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. Observed on cooks line multiple reach in cooler door handles soiled.
23-03-4
74
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground Sausage over raw slab Bacon. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge removed Sausage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on Reach in cooler in front kitchen area gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw Pork not covered in Walk in cooler. Person in charge covered Pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Reach in cooler next to grill raw Ground Beef over raw pork steaks. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage end emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed the raw ground beef. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw ground Beef over bacon. Person in charge removed raw ground Beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple Employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food in main kitchen area. Educated Person in charge on jewelry engaging in food preparation. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters with grease above Grill in front kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Multiple Employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food in main kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets with mold like substance in Reach in cooler,Reach in freezer,Walk in freezer and Walk in cooler throughout entire kitchen area. Observed soiled hood filters with grease above Grill in front kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler next to grill in main kitchen area. Waffle Batter (57F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that it was put in cooler approximately 1.5 hours. Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods. Person in charge moved Waffle batter to upright Reach in cooler next to office in main kitchen area. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed beef steaks in Walk in cooler not date marked. Person in charge stated they were pulled from freezer on 10/28/2022. Educated Person in charge on date marking. Person in charge date marked the steaks 10/28/22. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine across from office in back kitchen area.
22-20-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets with mold like substance in Reach in cooler,Reach in freezer,Walk in freezer and Walk in cooler throughout entire kitchen area. Observed soiled hood filters with grease above Grill in front kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #2191 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #2191 on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #2191?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #2191.
How does Waffle House #2191 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Waffle House #2191 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Waffle House #2191's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #2191 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 #2191 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 #2191 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #2191 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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