Waffle House

44209 Hwy 27, Davenport, FL 33896

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Waffle House stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “single-service articles improperly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Davenport sits at 84, putting Waffle House on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line right next to the grill operator cleans and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Operator closed lid **Corrected On-Site**

33-29-4

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee that they must wash their hands prior to putting gloves on. Employee then washed hands prior to putting gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of bowls being stored on the floor in dry storage area. Manager placed boxes on a crate off the floor. Observed coffee filters not being stored in box with lid. Manager put coffee filters in container with lid. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

May 1, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Employee dumped two sanitizer buckets on cook line. Employee retested sanitizer bucket at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Employee removed Single service containers from floor in front of office. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked shell egged and proceeded to touch cooked ham. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.

12A-09-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided and or reviewed the 2017 food code changes, Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses, up for vomit and diarreal events handout. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep tables throughout kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham 50F. Reach in cooler on the cook line. The manager discarded the product.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced ham 50 F

01B-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. Provided a copy. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the cabinet on the cook line soiled with food. The manager cleaned the cabinet by removing the accumulated food. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Feb 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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11-26-1

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drinking tumbler was rinsed in the hand washing sink on the front counter. I explained to the employee to use the hand washing sinks for hand washing only. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Thermometer was provided. **Corrected On-Site**

05-08-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in cooler.

36-62-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House.

How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Davenport?

Waffle House most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Davenport average of 84.

Has Waffle House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle House have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House 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 inspected?

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

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