Waffle House in Lakeland
Last inspected:
3244 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33805Part of: Waffle House Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Waffle House #195 in Lakeland has accumulated 93 violations across 25 inspections dating to at least 2016, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection—below the Florida statewide average of 5.2 but with a concerning pattern of recurring high-priority violations. Shell stock requirements violations appeared in at least 5 separate inspections, time-as-control violations in at least 4 inspections, and hand washing violations in at least 2 inspections, indicating systemic issues with seafood handling, temperature control procedures, and employee hygiene protocols. In August 2025, an inspection documented multiple violations across hand washing, consumer advisories, and food contact surfaces, resulting in a warning issued. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on March 19, 2026 identified 4 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Waffle House in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Waffle House in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Waffle House in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Waffle House in Lakeland last inspected?
- Waffle House #195 in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Waffle House in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Waffle House #195 in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Waffle House in Lakeland had?
- Waffle House #195 in Lakeland has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waffle House in Lakeland find?
- Waffle House #195 in Lakeland was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Waffle House in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Waffle House #195 in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
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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).
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