Waffle House #2498

7660 Sw Hwy 200, Ocala, FL 34476

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Waffle House #2498 appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Ocala facility scores 78, putting Waffle House #2498 on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cookline: ham 51F-52F. Tomatoes 49F waffle batter 55F. Reach in cooler has an ambient temperature of 55F. Stop sale issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: In reach in fooler on cookline: ham slices 45F. Tray in reach in cooler is overfilled. Manager stated ham was placed in unit 1 hour prior. Employee placed ice bags on product. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 7 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Apr 23, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #2498 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #2498 on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Waffle House #2498 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Waffle House #2498 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Waffle House #2498's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #2498 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Waffle House #2498 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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Score: 100 — Low Risk

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