Waffle House in Ocala
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22 Nw 34th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34475Part of: Waffle House Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Ocala Waffle House location has accumulated 192 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection—more than 40% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations are recurrent: proper hand and arm washing violations appear in at least 4 inspections; allergen awareness violations in 5 inspections; shell stock requirement violations in 8 inspections; employee health policy and reporting violations in at least 4 inspections; and chemical storage violations in at least 3 inspections. Consumer advisory violations appear in at least 3 recent inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone was documented near the office on February 17, 2025, noted for reporting purposes only. Administrative complaints have been recommended following 4 of the last 8 inspections, most recently on August 27, 2025 after violations including employee health reporting, allergen awareness, consumer advisory, time as a control measure, and shell stock requirements. The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 documented 18 violations including high-priority issues with proper hand and arm washing, allergen awareness, time as a control measure, parasite destruction, and shell stock requirements, and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Waffle House in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Waffle House in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · Administrative complaint recommended
Waffle House in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Waffle House in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Waffle House in Ocala last inspected?
- Waffle House in Ocala 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 Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Waffle House in Ocala are: Shell stock requirements, Employee health reporting, Allergen awareness.
- How many health inspections has Waffle House in Ocala had?
- Waffle House in Ocala has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waffle House in Ocala find?
- Waffle House in Ocala was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Waffle House in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Waffle House in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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 V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has Waffle House in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Waffle House in Ocala has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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