Waffle House #325
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
70
Score
Waffle House #325 has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Sep 22, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Waffle House #325's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several items stored in the prep top cooler (make table) and 2-door reach-in cooler not maintained at 41°F or below as required. the range of temperatures was 43°F to 48°F. CA: time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS)shall be held/maintained at 41°F or below for cold holding. COS: All concerned foods were discarded. Time as a public control was used as a corrective action for items-tomatoes, lettuce, cheese- Held until 12:00 PM
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice bins in front of the service and ice machine in the main kitchen with black mold-like substance. CA: All food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized frequently to prevent mold-like substance accumulation. Ice bins must be empty and cleaned, and the ice machine as well, by 09/23/2025
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed chicken and burger meat stored in the front service 4-door reach-in cooler. Corrective action: food shall be covered or resealed properly unless they are actively cooling. COS all concerned foods were covered/ resealed.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: The 2-door reach-in cooler shall be serviced since the ambient temperature is 50°F and cannot be used to hold TCS and RTE foods.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
70
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer in the wiping cloth bucket sanitizer too strong- more than 200 pm at the front service. CA: ensure the sanitizer is between 50 ppm-200 ppm. The person in charge was informed to check the concentration before use. COS All the containers were empty and replaced with the right level of chlorine concentration during the inspection.
511-6-1.07(6)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on the shelves in the reach-in cooler at the front service. Ensure non-contact food equipment are cleaned and sanitized often to prevent food accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single-service cup stored in the drink holder at front service not protected from contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard stored in the reach-in cooler at front service and used as a container for raw sausage.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed rusty and peeled-out shelved in the 2-door reach-in cooler at the front service.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
74
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Ice bin at front service with moldlike substance in and around it. Also, a pink slime line in the ice machine white bar at backroom area. corrective action: ice bins, ice machine and drink nozzle shall be clean frequently to prevent buildup of mold. Corrected-on site: the ice bin was empty and clean during the inspection and ice machine will be clean before the end of the shift.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: No test strips for dishwasher
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed coffee filter not protected from contamination at the coffee station front service. COS: the top layers and bottom were removed and stored to a container with a lid.
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed heavy buildup of ice around and inside the make table at front service.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food and grease on the side and around the griddle and stove . clean frequently to prevent further accumulation of food debris and grease.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #325 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #325 on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #325?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #325.
How does Waffle House #325 compare to other restaurants in Madison?
Waffle House #325 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Madison average of 82.
Has Waffle House #325's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #325 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Waffle House #325 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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