Waffle House #1627
11244 Martin Luther King Dr, Seffner, FL 33584 · Permanent Food Service · License 3915690
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 8 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 8, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Bottle of glass cleaner stored above single service cups and lids. Manager removed
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in make line flip top unit by flat top grill.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Final rinse gauge hot 170f. Should be reaching 180f.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed build up debris in reach in cooler gaskets and shelving on cold holding units.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.