Waffle House in Brandon
Last inspected:
1412 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511Part of: Waffle House Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Waffle House #173 in Brandon has accumulated 132 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.9 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no fire safety violations or disciplinary fines. Recurring violations center on time-temperature control for hot foods, shell stock requirements, and chemical storage. Recent inspections show consistent compliance with no high-priority violations persisting beyond callback inspections.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Waffle House in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Waffle House in Brandon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
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— 6 inspections7 violations · 5 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· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Waffle House in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Waffle House in Brandon last inspected?
- Waffle House #173 in Brandon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Waffle House in Brandon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Waffle House #173 in Brandon are: Time as control, Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Waffle House in Brandon had?
- Waffle House #173 in Brandon has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waffle House in Brandon find?
- Waffle House #173 in Brandon was most recently inspected on February 18, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Waffle House in Brandon ever been shut down?
- No, Waffle House #173 in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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.
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