Waffle House in Defuniak Springs
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17837 State Hwy 285 S, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435Part of: Waffle House Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Waffle House location in DeFuniak Springs has maintained a strong compliance record across 15 inspections dating back to 2016. The facility has recorded only 10 total violations with no high-priority findings and no emergency closures. The most recent four inspections, spanning from January 2024 through December 2025, resulted in zero violations. The facility's most recent inspection on December 19, 2025 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Waffle House in Defuniak Springs: Comparison to Walton County Averages
Waffle House in Defuniak Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 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
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Waffle House in Defuniak Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Waffle House in Defuniak Springs last inspected?
- Waffle House in Defuniak Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Waffle House in Defuniak Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Waffle House in Defuniak Springs are: Proper cooling equipment, Shell stock requirements, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Waffle House in Defuniak Springs had?
- Waffle House in Defuniak Springs has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waffle House in Defuniak Springs find?
- Waffle House in Defuniak Springs was most recently inspected on September 17, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Waffle House in Defuniak Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Waffle House in Defuniak Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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 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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