Waffle House

1228 Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Passed · Jan 8, 2026 Directions
88
Good BiteKarma score 88 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Jan 8, 2026: passed with 3 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Time and temperature control for safety foods, cited 2 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jan 8

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Chemicals/toxic substances
    • Minor Food management certification valid / employee training verification
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Aug 21

    Routine Inspection

    2 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
    • Minor Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
  5. Passed Feb 17

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
  6. 2024
  7. Passed Oct 4

    Complaint Inspection

    4 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Minor Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
    • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
    • Minor Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying

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