Waffle House in Ocala
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4011 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474Part of: Waffle House Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Waffle House in Ocala has recorded 56 violations across 10 inspections between November 2023 and January 2026, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection—slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been frequent and recurring, including shell stock requirements cited in 5 inspections, proper cooking temperatures in 4 inspections, chemical storage in 4 inspections, and employee health issues in 3 inspections. Administrative complaints have been recommended on 4 separate occasions (August 2025, January 2025, September 2024, November 2023). An inspection on January 20, 2026 documented 10 violations including high-priority findings for shell stock requirements, toxic substance control, and proper cooking temperatures, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. The facility subsequently complied with required corrections, and the most recent inspection on January 29, 2026 found no violations and resulted in Call Back - Complied.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Waffle House in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Waffle House in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
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 August 19, 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, Outer openings protected, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Waffle House in Ocala had?
- Waffle House in Ocala has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 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 August 19, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 3 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 V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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