Waffle House in Clearwater

Last inspected:

1718 S Missouri Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756

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

Overview

Waffle House #2275 in Clearwater has logged 20 inspections between July 2022 and February 2026, documenting 92 total violations—an average of 4.6 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared across multiple inspections, including recurring citations for employee health reporting (cited in 4 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (4 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (6 inspections), and consumer advisory failures (5 inspections). The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 identified 6 violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
92Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Waffle House in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 4.6 violations / inspection 4.6 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Waffle House in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 5 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Waffle House in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House in Clearwater last inspected?
Waffle House #2275 in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Waffle House in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited violations at Waffle House #2275 in Clearwater are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Waffle House in Clearwater had?
Waffle House #2275 in Clearwater 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 Clearwater find?
Waffle House #2275 in Clearwater was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Waffle House in Clearwater ever been shut down?
No, Waffle House #2275 in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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 V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.

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