Waffle House# 617
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
78
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Waffle House# 617 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average is 78, putting Waffle House# 617 squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
90
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Next to walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
78
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Next to walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
70
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -cook cracked shell eggs prior to handling clean plate for customer gloves on without washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken in pan stored above raw bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Grits
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grtis 125-127F, manager stated holding 4 hours. Replaced **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -crates of milk inside walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -10ppm, sani bucket at far end of line **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
50
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 2 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Next routine Inspection per Randy Hicks **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Server touched raw bacon and went into the refrigerator also handled clean dishes. Operator coached employee on proper hand washing **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
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. Eggs on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cups and towel **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.female latrine
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on coolers on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues Behind front line
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.coffee filters **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 200+++ ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
39
Jul 25, 2022
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
86
Jul 22, 2022
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10 ants on/near coffee cup area Ants also found in back office and 3 comp sink **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found./ observed 1 live roach on front of the office door , operator killed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (45F - Cold Holding); country ham (48F - Cold Holding) steak (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); pancakes mix (47F - Cold Holding) Advise operator to ice bath products to bring it down to 41F **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 shelled eggs from 2 hours ago, operator time marked food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 small flying insects guest area. 2 small flying in back of the house. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee hand sink at 90F Front counter **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair on cook line **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cook line **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Next to ice machine on top of plastic cups **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back station by 3 comp sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cook line reach in cooler **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler in cook line **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer wiping cloth at 0 ppm chlorine, retested sanitizer bucket 200 p, chlorine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
26
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House# 617 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House# 617 on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House# 617?
Across the inspection record, “wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House# 617.
How does Waffle House# 617 compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Waffle House# 617 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Waffle House# 617's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House# 617 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waffle House# 617 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# 617 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House# 617 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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