Waffle House

3009 W Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33607

Passed · Jul 31, 2026 Directions
80
Good BiteKarma score 80 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 5 of 5 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Jul 31, 2026: passed with 4 violations, 2 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Time and temperature control for safety foods, cited 4 times, plus 4 other repeat issues.
  • 7 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 5 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jul 31

    Routine Inspection

    4 violations, 2 critical
    • Critical Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Minor Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
  3. Passed Mar 3

    Routine Inspection

    3 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Minor Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure
    • Minor Food protection, cross-contamination
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Aug 26

    Routine Inspection

    2 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
  6. Passed Feb 18

    Complaint Inspection

    5 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Approved source
    • Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
    • Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
    • Minor Employee personal belongings

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