Waffle House #547
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
78
Score
Waffle House #547 appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. On Apr 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Wildwood restaurant, which scores around 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with 68F water at sink in back storage area
12A-19-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door delfield vertical cooler
14-33-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Under coffee machine
21-12-4
78
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink hose bibb.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed digital copy to operator
11-27-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over sausage gravy and chili in vertical reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door in disrepair next to grill Shelves rusted in vertical reach in cooler in office area
14-11-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect control light installed in dry storage area, above cases of waffle mix.
35B-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed digital copy to operator.
51-13-4
64
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: **Time Extended**
27-02-4
90
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
70
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical 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. 0ppm, operator set up to manually sanitize. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs into bowls, touched clean bowl without changing gloves and washing hands **Warning**
12A-27-4
74
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kathryn Y. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical cooler by 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
86
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ham steaks Diced ham Cut leafy greens **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork chops (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken filets (48F - Cold Holding) drawer cooler next to soda machine. Operator states items were placed in reach in cooler from another cooler approximately 1 hour ago. Operator closed drawer all the way as it was not completely shut. diced ham (59F - Cold Holding); ham steaks (61F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (57F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler next to toasters. Operator was unsure how long items had been out of temperature. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kathryn Y. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning**
27-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade bucket 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical cooler by 3 compartment sink **Warning**
14-33-4
50
Dec 27, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. 0ppm. Operator corrected hose in chemical to property dispense. 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler next to office. Operator moved to pan segregated from food to be served to the public. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handles on reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink broken
14-11-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler with desserts at the end of the cook line. Operator removed drinks **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
74
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. 2 seats at bar area are blocked off due to condensation dripping from the ceiling. The condensation is also dripping at the dish machine at the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Condensation is dripping from ceiling into buckets on front counter. Operator has chairs in front of counter covered with bags and signs that say the area is closed off to customers. The operator spoke with maintenance and they stated they are going to install exhaust fans in the ceiling which may take two weeks. **Admin Complaint**
28-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical cooler in hallway area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #547 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #547 on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #547?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #547.
How does Waffle House #547 compare to other restaurants in Wildwood?
Waffle House #547 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Wildwood average of 86.
Has Waffle House #547's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #547 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waffle House #547 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Waffle House #547 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #547 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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