Waffle House #1541
4900 West Hwy. 90, Pace, FL 32571 · Permanent Food Service · License 6701342
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 10 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot)-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 10, 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.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Upon inspection, observed rehydrated hash browns 46f in upright reach-in cooler # 1. Employee confirmed door has been open frequently during morning breakfast rush. Manager moved hash browns to another unit for cooling during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Upon inspection, observed sausage gravy 122f in countertop Bain marie, less than 4 hours per employee and establishment temperature log. Employee opted to discard sausage gravy during inspection.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.