Waffle House #2275
1718 S Missouri Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756 · Permanent Food Service · License 6217412
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 27 routine inspection2 intermediate, 2 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 27, 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
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris
Cutting board in food prep area soiled with food build up in cracks
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
- beverage residue inside hand wash sink opposite office. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the front line area .
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
- to-go lids in dispenser not covered by beverage station . Manager covered dispenser of cups
Fixed on the spot
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.