Tallahassee, Leon County

WAFFLE HOUSE #977

1670 NW CAPITAL CIR, Tallahassee, FL 32303

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Nov 20, 2025
City
Tallahassee
County
Leon
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
19

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-26-1

Detail 24206467

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with document. Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 24206466

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-03-5

Detail 23786281

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk 36F, not date marked in reach-in cooler next to soda machine. Operator corrected during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23786280

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

16-46-4

Detail 23786279

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on shelving above three compartment sink.

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Total: 2

22-57-6

Detail 23067972

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher machine surface temperature: 129F. Three compartment sink: Chlorine 50ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Per manager maintenance worked on dish machine last week. Observed dish machine surface temperature 154F. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Observed dish machine maximum surface temperature: 146F Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Observed dish machine reached 160F maximum surface temperature. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23067973

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 50F, sliced ham 48F, diced ham 49F in make table at cook line. Per manager maintenance arrived this morning and will repair cooler today 07-23-24. Manager iced food items during inspection. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Per manager maintenance worked on make table. Observed diced ham 52F, sliced tomatoes 51F, sliced cheddar cheese 50F, and cut lettuce 50F in make table at cook line at 11:15. Per manager food items held since 7:00. See stop sale. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Make Table: sliced tomatoes 53F, sliced cheddar cheese 52F, lettuce 48F, diced ham 50F, sliced ham 48F at 4:30. Per manager held since 2:00. Manager iced food items during inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Observed diced ham 43F, cut lettuce 43F, sliced ham 41F, in make table at cook line. Admin Complaint

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

22-57-6

Detail 23067199

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher machine surface temperature: 129F. Three compartment sink: Chlorine 50ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Per manager maintenance worked on dish machine last week. Observed dish machine surface temperature 154F. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Observed dish machine maximum surface temperature: 146F Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23067200

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 50F, sliced ham 48F, diced ham 49F in make table at cook line. Per manager maintenance arrived this morning and will repair cooler today 07-23-24. Manager iced food items during inspection. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Per manager maintenance worked on make table. Observed diced ham 52F, sliced tomatoes 51F, sliced cheddar cheese 50F, and cut lettuce 50F in make table at cook line at 11:15. Per manager food items held since 7:00. See stop sale. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: Make Table: sliced tomatoes 53F, sliced cheddar cheese 52F, lettuce 48°F, diced ham 50F, sliced ham 48F at 4:30. Per manager held since 2:00. Manager iced food items during inspection. Admin Complaint

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Total: 2

22-57-6

Detail 23021744

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher machine surface temperature: 129F. Three compartment sink: Chlorine 50ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Per manager maintenance worked on dish machine last week. Observed dish machine surface temperature 154F. Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 23021745

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 50F, sliced ham 48F, diced ham 49F in make table at cook line. Per manager maintenance arrived this morning and will repair cooler today 07-23-24. Manager iced food items during inspection. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Per manager maintenance worked on make table. Observed diced ham 52F, sliced tomatoes 51F, sliced cheddar cheese 50F, and cut lettuce 50F in make table at cook line at 11:15. Per manager food items held since 7:00. See stop sale. Time Extended

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

22-57-6

Detail 22998015

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher machine surface temperature: 129F. Three compartment sink: Chlorine 50ppm. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22998016

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes 50F, sliced ham 48F, diced ham 49F in make table at cook line. Per manager maintenance arrived this morning and will repair cooler today 07-23-24. Manager iced food items during inspection. Repeat Violation Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22998014

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened milk and whipped cream in cooler at kitchen area not date marked. Manager date marked items 07-22-24. Corrected On-Site

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22598336

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced ham 47F and diced ham 45F in make table at cook line at 11:15. Per manager make table has been held open for service since 11:00. Manager put food items over ice and kept make table shut when possible. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-57-6

Detail 22368093

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Observed dish machine reach surface temperature 131F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Per manager dish machine needs maintenance to reach proper surface temperature. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Per manager maintenance has been done on dish machine. Final rinse temperature is 150.8F. Manager contacted maintenance for repair during inspection. Time Extended

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-57-6

Detail 22345567

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Observed dish machine reach surface temperature 131F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Per manager dish machine needs maintenance to reach proper surface temperature. Time Extended

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 11

22-57-6

Detail 22342472

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Observed dish machine reach surface temperature 131F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22342469

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach under hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22342468

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham 44F and sliced tomatoes at 54F in reach in cooler on cook line per manager less than four hours prior. Manager discarded tomatoes and cooled ham to 43F within four hours. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 22342473

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili 109F and sausage gravy 113F on cook line within three hours. Manager brought chili to 137F and sausage gravy to 138F within four hours. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22342470

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Manager printed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22342466

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed one employee hired less than 60 days with no proof of illness form. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22342467

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled. Manager discarded spray bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22342475

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted next to ice machine. Manager stored bucket inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 22342465

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed six dead roaches under hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22342474

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee's backpack stored on cook line. Employee moved backpack during inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22342471

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on dry storage rack. Operator stored cloth in sanitizing solution during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 21685814

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over ham in reach in cooler left to grill.

03A-02-5

Detail 21685817

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed waffle batter in the reach in cooler on the right side of grill that exposed air due to door being in disrepair since 7am cold held at 48F at 9:40am.

03F-02-5

Detail 21685813

High Priority - 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. Observed no time marks on eggs left out at room temperature since 9:30am at 10am.

11-27-4

Detail 21685815

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

53A-05-6

Detail 21685818

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. George Hightower exp. 12-4-22.

16-62-1

Detail 21685810

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

31B-02-4

Detail 21685816

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to register. Observed paper towels situated on the other side of dishmachine area resulting in having employees walk away from handwash sink to dry hands.

11-26-1

Detail 21685811

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

53B-13-5

Detail 21685812

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Wait staff and cook line.

14-11-5

Detail 21685809

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed waffle batter in the reach in cooler on the right side of grill that exposed air due to door being in disrepair since 7am cold held at 48F at 9:40am.

29-08-4

Detail 21685819

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water device outside leaking water.

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-13-4

Detail 21391665

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed bacon on a plate in reach in cooler next to drink station contaminated from rust in shelves. See stop sale.

22-02-4

Detail 21391666

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine interior soiled. Observed employee clean ice machine. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 21391663

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 21391662

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open beverage with no lid in middle shelf in reach in cooler next to drink station and on top of hot box across from triple compartment sink. Observed manager remove beverages. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21391664

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket to reach in cooler under make table in disrepair.

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20775952

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over creamer in reach in cooler on left side of grill. Observed employee remove bacon from above creamer. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 20775955

High Priority - 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. Observed shell eggs with no time marks. Observed manager place time marks on shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

53B-09-4

Detail 20775953

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for some employees trained. Observed employees food handler certificates as Hospitality Resource brand copies that were written on.

36-22-4

Detail 20775954

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in back left corner of dry storage area. Observed manager clean up standing water. Corrected On-Site

29-03-4

Detail 20775956

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed ice machine draining on floor.

Jul 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 20355948

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items in make table since 7am cold held above 41°F at 9:30am: ham 56°F, hash browns 51°F, cheese 52°F, mushrooms 54°F. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-19: Food in make since 7:30am cold held 41°F at 11:10am: ham 50°F, cheese 51°F, hash browns 46°F, mushrooms 48°F. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-20: Observed multiple food items in make table since 7am cold held above 41°F at 9:10am: ham 52°F, cheese 56°F, mushrooms 47°F. Time Extended

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 20351910

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items in make table since 7am cold held above 41°F at 9:30am: ham 56°F, hash browns 51°F, cheese 52°F, mushrooms 54°F. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-19: Food in make since 7:30am cold held 41°F at 11:10am: ham 50°F, cheese 51°F, hash browns 46°F, mushrooms 48°F. Time Extended

53B-09-4

Detail 20351909

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed written-on copies of Hospitality Resource certificates. Observed establishment has blank originals provided by Hospitality Resource available. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-19: Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Time Extended

Jul 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 20347471

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed stored above beef and pork on left side reach in cooler. Observed manager place chicken on lowest shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20347470

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items in make table since 7am cold held above 41°F at 9:30am: ham 56°F, hash browns 51°F, cheese 52°F, mushrooms 54°F. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20347473

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed filled with soap water at handwash in front kitchen.

53B-09-4

Detail 20347472

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed written-on copies of Hospitality Resource certificates. Observed establishment has blank originals provided by Hospitality Resource available. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20347469

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.