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WAFFLE HOUSE #1756

3500 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32311 · 850-219-1756

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats43
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4703159
Grade history
MAY 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 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. Ham 61, cut tomatoes 60°. Iced during inspection
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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--2019047445Aug 14, 2019Feb 3, 2020$200

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag and drink in reach in cooler.
Basic/40-06-5
Reach-in cooler has accumulation of water.
Basic/22-16-4
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 9002 BRADLEY'S POND RD, Tallahassee — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2026Inspection 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 ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues and water. Two door egg cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Jul 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High priority/12A-10-4
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in reach in on line reading 18°F, actual temperature 41.
Intermediate/05-05-4
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. Dishwasher 157°F, this violation addressed on previous inspection.
Intermediate/22-56-4
Jul 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 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. 127F.
Intermediate/22-56-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 17, 2025 · 157°F Time Extended
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle on line in potatoes.
Basic/10-06-5/Return visit Jul 17, 2025
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hoods.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Jul 17, 2025
Reach-in cooler interior soiled. Standing water and food debris.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Jul 17, 2025
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 9002 BRADLEY'S POND RD, Tallahassee — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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 on front line.
High priority/03F-02-5/Warning
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. 127°F.
Intermediate/22-56-4/Warning
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle on line in potatoes.
Basic/10-06-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hoods.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior soiled. Standing water and food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Liquid on bottom inside of reachin coolers.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. Dishwasher final rinse at 148°F.
Intermediate/22-56-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Soft side lunch box inside reachin cooler.
Basic/40-06-5
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Phone on line counter.
Basic/40-01-4
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 61, cut tomatoes 60°. Iced during inspection
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
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. Gauge reading 145°.
Intermediate/22-56-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water from dishwasher leaking onto floor.
Basic/29-11-4
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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, marked during inspection.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6

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.