Waffle House in Alachua

Last inspected:

15979 Nw Us Hwy 441, Alachua, FL 32615

Part of: Waffle House Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Waffle House #535 in Alachua has accumulated 194 violations across 38 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.1 per visit. The facility has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $3,900 in fines, with the largest penalty reaching $2,200. Employee health reporting, consumer advisory requirements, and proper cooking temperatures are the most frequently cited violations. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of administrative complaints recommended in 2022 and 2023, with corrective actions bringing compliance by late 2025.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

38Inspections
194Violations
0Closures
$2,800in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Waffle House in Alachua: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Waffle House in Alachua: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $2,800.00

Disciplinary action history for Waffle House #535 in Alachua
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2017051508 $400.00 Oct 23, 2017 Miami (Doral)
5--2017042118 $200.00 Aug 17, 2017 Miami (Doral)
5--2015000179 $2,200.00 Dec 10, 2014 Tampa

Waffle House in Alachua: Full Inspection History — DBPR (38)

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 5 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
— 3 inspections22 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V16 Proper cooking temps
— 4 inspections15 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V24 Toxic substance control
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 10 inspections39 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Waffle House in Alachua: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House in Alachua last inspected?
Waffle House #535 in Alachua was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 6, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Waffle House in Alachua?
The most frequently cited violations at Waffle House #535 in Alachua are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Proper cooking temps.
How many health inspections has Waffle House in Alachua had?
Waffle House #535 in Alachua has had 38 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Waffle House in Alachua find?
Waffle House #535 in Alachua was most recently inspected on January 6, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Waffle House in Alachua ever been shut down?
No, Waffle House #535 in Alachua has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Waffle House in Alachua faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Waffle House #535 in Alachua has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,800.00 in fines.
How much has Waffle House in Alachua been fined?
Waffle House #535 in Alachua has been fined a total of $2,800.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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