How many restaurants are in Waldo?

Waldo, Florida has 13 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Waldo?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Waldo is 83.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Waldo?

The most frequently cited violations in Waldo are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Waldo?

Best Western has the most locations in Waldo with 1 establishments.

How does Waldo compare to the Florida state average?

Waldo has a pass rate of 83.3%, which is 2.7 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.3 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Waldo?

Food establishments in Waldo have an average of 11 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Waldo been assessed?

Food establishments in Waldo have been assessed $1,720 in fines across 4 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $430 and the largest single fine was $600.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Waldo restaurants?

4 fire safety violations have been documented across 3 food establishments in Waldo. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Waldo inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Waldo, Florida has 7 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 8 inspections on record.

Waldo — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Waldo Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Waldo, Florida has 13 food establishments with 143 inspections on record. The pass rate is 83.3%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.3 violations per visit.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

13Facilities

143Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

83.3%Pass Rate

4.3Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Classic Cafe 3	44	298	1
Wendy's #76	38	182	0
Best Western Waldo Inn & Suites	15	59	0
Dunkin Donuts	14	59	0
Randy's Rib Shack	16	52	0

Waldo Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Waldo 83.3% Pass Rate 83.3%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Waldo 4.3 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.3

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Waldo 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Waldo Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	984
14	Food contact surfaces	979
36	Proper ventilation	740
08	Proper hand/arm washing	739
53	Outer openings protected	736

Waldo Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

4Actions on Record

$1,720Total Fines

$430Avg Fine

$600Largest Fine

2Facilities Fined

Waldo Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

4Fire Violations

3Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Exit blocked or locked	3
Fire extinguisher in red zone	1

Waldo Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Waldo has 7 FDACS-regulated facilities with 8 inspections on record.

7Retail Facilities

8FDACS Inspections

Waldo FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
5-205.15(B)	Plumbing system not maintained in good repair	2
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	2
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	2
5-203.14	Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas	2
4-601.11(C)	Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food	2

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Waldo Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	2	57	2,871

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Waldo: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Best Western	1	59
Wendys	1	182
Subway	1	46
Dunkin	1	59

Waldo Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Waldo?: Waldo, Florida has 13 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Waldo?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Waldo is 83.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Waldo?: The most frequently cited violations in Waldo are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Waldo?: Best Western has the most locations in Waldo with 1 establishments.
How does Waldo compare to the Florida state average?: Waldo has a pass rate of 83.3%, which is 2.7 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.3 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Waldo?: Food establishments in Waldo have an average of 11 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Waldo been assessed?: Food establishments in Waldo have been assessed $1,720 in fines across 4 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $430 and the largest single fine was $600.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Waldo restaurants?: 4 fire safety violations have been documented across 3 food establishments in Waldo. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Waldo inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Waldo, Florida has 7 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 8 inspections on record.

Waldo Restaurants & Food Establishments (13)

Classic Cafe 3 1 closure

17500 NE US HWY 301, Waldo

44 inspections · 298 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Shar's Choice Farm FDACS Retail

10989 NE US Highway 301, Waldo

FDACS Retail Food · Limited Poultry and Egg

Dan & Jerries FDACS Retail

14483 NE 140th Ave BOX 863, Waldo

FDACS Retail Food · 164/Mobile Vendor

Name: Dollar General # 8041 Establishment # 341898 FDACS Retail

Address: 17481 NE US Highway 301, Waldo

FDACS Retail Food · Type: Minor Outlet with Perishables Inspected By: DAVID CANO

Toomey Tools FDACS Retail

17313 NE US Highway 301, Waldo

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Dollar General # 8041 FDACS Retail

17481 NE US Highway 301, Waldo

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Shepherd Farm FDACS Retail

13833 NE 144th Ave, Waldo