Waffle House in Bradenton

Last inspected:

2400 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207

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

Overview

Waffle House #2191 in Bradenton has accumulated 115 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.6 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but received an administrative complaint in April 2021 and another in April 2024. Recurring violations center on chemical storage, employee health reporting, and hand washing practices. Recent inspections from 2024 through March 2026 show consistent compliance issues with high-priority violations appearing in most visits.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

32Inspections
115Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Waffle House in Bradenton: Comparison to Manatee County Averages

This Facility 3.6 violations / inspection 3.6 violations per inspection
Manatee County Avg 4.78 violations / inspection 4.78 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Manatee County Avg 0.15 closures / facility 0.15 county average

Waffle House in Bradenton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Waffle House #2191 in Bradenton
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2024031474 $200.00 Apr 25, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Waffle House in Bradenton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections11 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 8 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Waffle House in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House in Bradenton last inspected?
Waffle House #2191 in Bradenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Waffle House in Bradenton?
The most frequently cited violations at Waffle House #2191 in Bradenton are: Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Waffle House in Bradenton had?
Waffle House #2191 in Bradenton has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Waffle House in Bradenton find?
Waffle House #2191 in Bradenton was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Waffle House in Bradenton ever been shut down?
No, Waffle House #2191 in Bradenton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
Has Waffle House in Bradenton faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Waffle House #2191 in Bradenton has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Waffle House in Bradenton been fined?
Waffle House #2191 in Bradenton has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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