Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee

1670 Nw Capital Cir, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Overview

Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee has accumulated 145 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.4 per visit. The facility has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. Recent inspection patterns show enforcement clusters in October 2023 and July-August 2024, with multiple callbacks and extensions required to achieve compliance on high-priority violations. The most frequently cited issues are consumer advisory (20), employee health reporting (18), and outer openings protection (10).

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

33Inspections
145Violations
0Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR: November 20, 2025

Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee: Comparison to Leon County Averages

This Facility 4.4 violations / inspection 4.4 violations per inspection
Leon County Avg 3.44 violations / inspection 3.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Leon County Avg 0.15 closures / facility 0.15 county average

Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
6--2024051213 $400.00 Jul 23, 2024 Fort Lauderdale

Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)

— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 5 inspections10 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 5 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee last inspected?
Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 20, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee?
The most frequently cited violations at Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee had?
Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee find?
Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee was most recently inspected on November 20, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee ever been shut down?
No, Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
Has Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee been fined?
Waffle House #977 in Tallahassee has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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