Waffle House #1098
810 Kings Hwy, Port Charlotte, FL 33980 · Permanent Food Service · License 1801394
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 22 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 22, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw ground beef over raw pork at Display Cooler Unit. Operator switched the raw food items.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched raw meat and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Observed employee touching Rae bacon on flat grill and then touching clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed no beard guard on multiple employees at cookline. Educated the operator.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed rusted shelves at Display Cooler Unit.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed residue buildup on the gasket at walk in cooler door.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Observed plates not inverted on shelf at frontline.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Observed both men's and women's restroom not tight fitting and women's door not self closing.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.