WAFFLE HOUSE #1945

Health grade
A · 97/100
Orange County rank
Safer than 72%
Diner rating
4.3 ★ · 1,321 reviews
Violations
3 basic
Last inspected
Mar 2026

It pulls 4.3 stars across 1,321 reviews and ranks safer than 72% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Look for american in Apopka.

Get directions Call (407) 814-1753

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (97/100)
Violations
3 total — 3 basic
Address
236 EAST MAIN STREET, Apopka, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Breakfast restaurant, American restaurant, Diner, Family restaurant, Takeout Restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.3 stars (1321 reviews)
Seats
38
Phone
(407) 814-1753
Website
Official website
Photo of WAFFLE HOUSE #1945
Photo: Waffle House

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.3 Community-sourced rating 1,321 reviews
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What diners say — our read

The recurring subject in this corpus is the staff, not the food in general. Where front-of-house comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.8, so it reads as a strength. Freshness and temperature follows at 24% of reviews, where ratings average 4.8.

Of the 17 rated reviews, 16 sit at four stars or better and 1 at two or below. The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (12 of 17). Behind those, speed of service is raised in 24% of reviews (4.8 average).

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (97/100) with 3 basic violations. The visit behind that grade was March 16, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. That puts it ahead of 72% of graded kitchens in Orange County. For specifics, the last inspection cited garbage and refuse and insects/rodents/pests.

With both signals pointing the same way, there is little to argue about on this listing. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 17 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 16, 2026

    The service was fantastic, they were absolutely packed but still managed to get everyone served in a reasonable amount of time. The only issue was the food. I never expect it to be like mind blowing, it's waffle house, but it just all tasted like dirty grease.

  • June 15, 2026

    Waffle House came in clutch after a late night party at a friend's house. The place was packed. Not the cleanest Waffle house I've seen, but definitely not the worst. The service and the food made it worth the wait. The food was fresh, hot, and delicious. I recommend giving them a chance. I would definitely go back.

  • June 13, 2026

    Food was good. Service was great. Coffee was hot nothing else to add.

  • June 11, 2026

    Had to wait for a car to leave so I could park....love me some waffle house!

  • June 9, 2026

    I had coffee. Cant go wrong with that

  • May 25, 2026

    Good customer service

  • May 20, 2026

    Ms Patti and Jessi are the best. Fast, fresh food, quicker than a drive thru.

  • May 20, 2026

    Just ordered 3 all stars and a waffle + sausage combo. Did not receive my sausage for the combo but paid additional for it, if I only wanted a waffle I would’ve paid the lower amount. Tried calling store and it doesn’t go through only message about ordering on the app or online

  • May 5, 2026

    We go to this location about 2-3 times a month. The staff is always friendly and accommodating and the food always ones out the way we order it. At times it can be crowded and we may have to wait for seating, but the staff never comes of being mean, impatient, and unconcerned; it’s why we keep returning to this location.

  • April 11, 2026

    I wasn’t here for very long, but I had to leave a review for Amber. She was absolutely delightful and a joy to be around. Her positive energy really stood out and made the experience better. Even in a short time, you can tell she genuinely cares about customers. Waffle House is lucky to have her!

  • March 29, 2026

    This location is well ran. The employees care, the food is good, excellent pace. Price can't be beat. Thank God for Waffle House!

  • March 27, 2026

    Great place! I thought i left my wallet there and they checked the cameras! This is a great waffle house! Please stop on by and get great customer service!

  • March 22, 2026

    Great location near downtown Apopka!

  • March 5, 2026

    Very good food. We had breakfast and it was great as usual. Will be going back

  • January 18, 2026

    As a floridian ive always loved waffle house, but the staff here is great. They're sweet to customers and super accommodating. Watching them joke and laugh with each other and have fun at work while still doing what they get paid to do is fabulous. The group that works here are truly wonderful human beings.

  • January 17, 2026

    This Waffle House is ALWAYS warm and welcoming - everyone greets you, they take care of you, they work as a team, and the cooks are usually singing/dancing so you can tell they love being there and you can almost taste their joy in the food. The food is amazing, and we always leave there happy. We come almost every week. We went to a different one last week and it was NOT the same experience- It made me feel the need to come give OUR Waffle House ( Waffle House #1945. 236 E MAIN STREET,. APOPKA, FL 32703 ) a 5 star Google review. Service, cleanliness, and attitude make a huge difference; if the other one we went to was the first Waffle House I’d gone to, I would have never set foot in another. Parking can be a mission at this little Waffle House but the quality of the food and the service and welcoming atmosphere is worth it.

  • January 14, 2026

    Everything about this place was outstanding

Overall Score

63 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 17/20
    4.3★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. March 16, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
  2. October 20, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: March 16, 2026