Waffle House # 2364

1228 Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The Waffle House # 2364, located at 1228 Tamiami Trl in Punta Gorda, Florida, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 8, 2026. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and one minor violation. The facility has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across its ten recorded evaluations.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Oct 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
22
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
64
Violations — Jan 8, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup on gaskets at prep area Reach in Cooler.
23-03-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer over 200ppm on test strip. Operator corrected to 100ppm by adding more water. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in Charge: Randy Bender.
53A-05-6
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)