Waffle House

9520 Us Hwy 441, Leesburg, FL 34788

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Waffle House has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 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 found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to the broader Leesburg restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw Philly meat over cut onions. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Over soda syrup boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Right side of flat grill. -Inside cabinet under soda station.

23-03-4

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw beef over raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Waffle batter 54f. Less than 4 hours. Cook placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. -Eggs. Time expired at 1:45. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-01-5

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

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Some hood fillers. -Under cook line equipment.

23-03-4

Jun 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Wall under flat grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**

36-27-5

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter packets 75f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill or put on time plan. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. -Manager determined correct time. **Warning**

03F-01-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Antacid tablets over soda boxes. **Warning**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

53A-02-7

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**

53B-01-5

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn to left of flat grill. **Warning**

14-10-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Wall under flat grill. **Warning**

36-27-5

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.

12A-27-4

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

22-20-5

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Prep cooler gasket torn.

14-10-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Under soda station.

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Under flat grill.

23-03-4

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Dec 28, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Dec 13, 2022

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cookline.

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Soda syrup box. -Bag of onions in dry storage.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Meat cooler gaskets.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in meat cooler. **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Sep 14, 2022

Complaint Full

No violations found.

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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 Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Waffle House.

How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?

Waffle House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Leesburg average of 76.

Has Waffle House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five 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 three times per year on average.

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