Waffle House
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
27
Score
Waffle House has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to 13 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to other Crawfordville restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
5
Inspections
5
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: Diced ham (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the ham was placed into the refrigerated make-table from another cooler between 6am and 7am this morning. The time is now 12pm.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: Diced ham (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the ham was placed into the refrigerated make-table from another cooler between 6am and 7am this morning. The time is now 12pm. Stop sale issued.
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. Raw shell eggs held at room temperature at cookline indicated as being held using Time as a Public Health Control with time marks "8am-12pm". The time is now 12:08pm. Manager stated the eggs were replenished at 10am and added the proper time mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from hose connection in kitchen at front counter.
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cookline handled raw chicken with gloved hands, changed gloves without washing hands, and proceeded to handle equipment in waffle station. Manager had the employee wash hands before continuing to work at cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Manager and employee at cookline stated the raw shell eggs were pasteurized eggs and must be reheated to 135F. Inspector verified that the eggs are raw shell eggs and educated the employees on minimum cooking requirements during this inspection.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near office completely blocked by rolling rack. An employee unblocked the sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three employees working in kitchen and handling food without proof of food handler training. Manager stated all three employees have been employed at this location for more than 60 days.
53B-02-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cups and bottles stored on prep table and on rolling cart beside single-use items at front counter.
12B-07-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease overflowing from bucket onto ground beside building.
33-20-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Copy of most recent inspection unavailable upon request.
51-18-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets quaternary 0ppm and 100ppm. Manager had an employee dump and refill the buckets with sanitizer during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
27
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. Per manager eggs came out 930am. Manager wrote time for eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water was off for handwashing sink, manager turned it on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of water. Per manager drip from hash browns, advised to store a pan underneath to catch any drainage. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
74
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 4 Live, small flying insects found Observed three flies on window seal in dining area and 1 fly on reach-in cooler left of the make line. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the coffee station. Operator correct during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a bottle without a label in storage area. Operator corrected during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink containers in reach-in cooler by coffee station. Operator corrected during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
64
Aug 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per manager dish machine is inoperable and will not be used until repaired.
16-55-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House.
How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Crawfordville?
Waffle House most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Crawfordville average of 80.
Has Waffle House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Waffle House have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Waffle House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Waffle House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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