Waffle House #68

631 W15Th Street, Panama City, FL 32401

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Waffle House #68 eight times, with records going back to 2022. Waffle House #68 was last inspected on Dec 18, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Panama City restaurant, which scores around 83. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Presence of rust on the drying rack located above the triple sink area.

22-31-4

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Presence of a drill on the drying rack on top of the triple sink area. Operator relocated and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

42-03-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet in the ware wash triple sink area.

29-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin in the server station on the left side of the waffle cooking area has the presence of buildup in the corners.

22-20-5

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. In the dry storage room. Operator properly stored them during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

21-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve cups stored on the floor in the area adjacent to the triple sink area.

25-05-4

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in ladies restroom. Operator printed and posted sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jun 3, 2024

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling vent over cook line soiled with accumulated dust

36-34-5

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 server working with no proof of food handler training.

53B-13-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on cook line upright reach in.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on cook line up right cooler gaskets, and around gasket area of cook line drawers.

23-03-4

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in under make table: pancake batter 61F, per manager approximately 1 hour, recently sat on counter. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control with manager. Manager time marked pancake batter and added to Time as a Public Health Control written plan. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Observed Togo lid full of dry cat/dog food by dumpster. Manager discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-11-4

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean coffee cups stored on trays with food debris/dust/residue. All trays and cups washed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

24-06-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in drawers under make table.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #68 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #68 on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #68?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #68.

How does Waffle House #68 compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Waffle House #68 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Waffle House #68's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Waffle House #68 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Waffle House #68 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 #68 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #68 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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