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WAFFLE HOUSE #1418

3470 THOMASVILLE ROAD, Tallahassee FL 32308 · 850-894-9797

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats42
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4702883
Grade history
MAR 24
JUL 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash browns at 47° less than 4 hours per operator.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2015036511Jul 31, 2015Jan 13, 2016$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer reading 26° actual temp 37°.
Intermediate/05-05-4
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temperature recorded at 137°F. Triple sink set up.
Intermediate/22-56-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance. Interior edge of walk-in cooler door.
Basic/23-03-4
May 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing soap water bucket.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temperature recorded at 140°F.
Intermediate/22-56-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 3 coolers on front line.
Basic/29-49-6
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temp 137°F.
Intermediate/22-56-4/Repeat Violation
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Reading 170°F actual temp 137°F
Basic/16-38-5
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash browns at 47° less than 4 hours per operator.
High priority/03A-02-5
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Intermediate/22-56-4
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Basic/21-10-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.