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WAFFLE HOUSE #252

6 SOUTH NEW WARRINGTON ROAD, Pensacola FL 32507 · 850-456-7130

Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats42
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2701115
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following: HELD OVER 24HRS- cubed ham 49/45F, ham 49/45F, waffle batter 44F in reach in cooler on cook line.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Apr 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Upon inspection, observed country ham 49f, diced ham 48f, chicken sausage 49f in lower make bar cooler, over 4 hours per manager.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon inspection, observed diced ham 46f (less than 4 hours per manager) in upper make bar cooler. Observed waffle batter 50f in lower make bar cooler (less than 4 hours per manager). Also observed in lower make bar cooler country ham 49f, diced ham 48f, chicken sausage 49f Country ham, diced ham, chicken sausage have been in lower make bar cooler over 4 hours per manager.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Sep 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed dish machine high temperature 152F. Instructed operator to set up sanitizer at three compartment sink.
Intermediate/22-56-4/Warning
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following: HELD OVER 24HRS- cubed ham 49/45F, ham 49/45F, waffle batter 44F in reach in cooler on cook line.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following: HELD OVER 24HRS- cubed ham 49/45F, ham 49/45F, waffle batter 44F in reach in cooler on cook line. See Stop Sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Apr 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in reach in cooler on make line: sliced tomatoes 51F (over 4 hrs), ham 51F (over 4hrs), cut lettuce (over 4hrs), cubed ham (over 4hrs), country ham 58F (over 24hrs), waffle batter 57/58F (over 24hrs). See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 12, 2024 · During callback, observed the following temperatures in reach in cooler: sliced tomatoes 49F, cubed ham 46F, ham 51F, cut lettuce 50F, country ham 50F, waffle batter 54F. Operator put ice in cooler and maintenance is on site to work on cooler. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Apr 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the filling in reach in cooler on make line: sliced tomatoes 51F (over 4 hrs), ham 51F (over 4hrs), cut lettuce (over 4hrs), cubed ham (over 4hrs), country ham 58F (over 24hrs), waffle batter 57/58F (over 24hrs).
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in reach in cooler on make line: sliced tomatoes 51F (over 4 hrs), ham 51F (over 4hrs), cut lettuce (over 4hrs), cubed ham (over 4hrs), country ham 58F (over 24hrs), waffle batter 57/58F (over 24hrs). See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on waffle batter or milk.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Upon inspection observed accumulation of dust inside reach in cooler vents in main kitchen line.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Upon inspection observed reach in cooler in poor condition on main cook line.
Basic/14-11-5

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.