Waffle House in Wildwood
Last inspected:
7954 Ne 8 Way, Wildwood, FL 34785Part of: Waffle House Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Waffle House #547 in Wildwood has been inspected 30 times since 2016, accumulating 145 violations for an average of 4.8 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring, particularly hand-washing deficiencies (cited in at least 5 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (4+ inspections), and employee health policy violations (documented in August 2023). The most recent inspection on December 9, 2025 found 12 violations including repeat high-priority findings for hand-washing and food contact surfaces, and was completed with no further action. Fire safety violations were documented in 2015 and 2018, including blocked exit paths and electrical wiring in disrepair; the 2015 violation was corrected on site.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Waffle House in Wildwood: Comparison to Sumter County Averages
Waffle House in Wildwood: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Waffle House in Wildwood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative Complaint Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative Complaint Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Waffle House in Wildwood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Waffle House in Wildwood last inspected?
- Waffle House #547 in Wildwood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Waffle House in Wildwood?
- The most frequently cited violations at Waffle House #547 in Wildwood are: Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Waffle House in Wildwood had?
- Waffle House #547 in Wildwood has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waffle House in Wildwood find?
- Waffle House #547 in Wildwood was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Waffle House in Wildwood ever been shut down?
- No, Waffle House #547 in Wildwood 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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.
- Has Waffle House in Wildwood had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Waffle House #547 in Wildwood has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Nearby Establishments to Waffle House
Poor Inspection Records Near Wildwood
Stories You May Have Missed Wildwood
Casa Agave in Wildwood Logged 8 High-Severity Violations, Stayed Open
A Wildwood Mexican restaurant racked up 8 high-severity violations in May, including undercooked food and unreported ill…
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Waffle House #547. How we collect and verify this data.