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WAFFLE HOUSE #1446

3090 WALDON ROAD, Tallahassee FL 32311 · 850.671.1446

Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4702911
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 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. Beef Pattie's at 46°, less than 4 hours per operator.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Machine at 136°.
Intermediate/22-56-4/Warning
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over creamers. Properly stored during inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Eggs time marked during inspection.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Gauge reading 156°F.
Intermediate/22-56-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Drink removed.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over milk.
High priority/08A-05-6
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Basic/16-38-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef Pattie's at 46°, less than 4 hours per operator.
High priority/03A-02-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on front line.
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment in poor repair. Standing water in Reachin cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in cooler.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of under counter garbage can area.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer in wiping cloth not at proper minimum strength.
High priority/22-39-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves of reach-in cooler for meat.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. By handsink.
Basic/33-06-4

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.