Waffle House in Bartow
Last inspected:
1530 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830Part of: Waffle House Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Waffle House #2312 in Bartow has been inspected 20 times since 2016, with 92 total violations recorded and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 4.6 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in 8 of the last 9 inspections, including toxic substance control cited twice in October 2025, shell stock requirements in December 2023 and September 2023, and employee health reporting in March 2025. A pattern of food contact surface violations appeared across multiple inspections (September 2023 and April 2023). The most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 was a complaint-based partial inspection that resulted in one basic violation and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Waffle House in Bartow: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Waffle House in Bartow: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Waffle House in Bartow: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Waffle House in Bartow last inspected?
- Waffle House #2312 in Bartow was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Waffle House in Bartow?
- The most frequently cited violations at Waffle House #2312 in Bartow are: Toilet facilities, Adequate lighting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Waffle House in Bartow had?
- Waffle House #2312 in Bartow has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waffle House in Bartow find?
- Waffle House #2312 in Bartow was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Waffle House in Bartow ever been shut down?
- No, Waffle House #2312 in Bartow has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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