When was Waffle House in Defuniak Springs last inspected?

Waffle House in Defuniak Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 19, 2025. 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, Proper cooking temps, Shell stock requirements.

How many health inspections has Waffle House in Defuniak Springs had?

Waffle House in Defuniak Springs has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0.7 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 December 19, 2025 with 0 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.

Waffle House in Defuniak Springs

Last inspected: December 19, 2025

17837 State Hwy 285 S, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435

Walton County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Waffle House INC
DBPR License: SEA7602235

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

Overview

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.

15Inspections

10Violations

0Closures

Last inspected DBPR: December 19, 2025

Waffle House in Defuniak Springs: Comparison to Walton County Averages

This Facility 0.7 violations / inspection 0.7 violations per inspection

Walton County Avg 3.19 violations / inspection 3.19 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Walton County Avg 0.09 closures / facility 0.09 county average

Waffle House in Defuniak Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)

2025 — 3 inspections0 violations

Dec 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 8, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 2 inspections0 violations

Aug 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 2 inspections1 violations

Oct 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2022 — 3 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority

Dec 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jan 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

2021 — 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority

Dec 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Feb 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

2020 — 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority

Nov 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jan 29, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

2019 — 1 inspection0 violations

Nov 8, 2019 — 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 December 19, 2025. 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, Proper cooking temps, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Waffle House in Defuniak Springs had?: Waffle House in Defuniak Springs has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0.7 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 December 19, 2025 with 0 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.