WAFFLE HOUSE #398

Health grade
B · 83/100
Volusia County rank
Safer than 34%
Diner rating
4.3 ★ · 1,825 reviews
Violations
2 high-priority and 1 basic
Last inspected
Feb 2026

By health score it ranks safer than 34% of Volusia County restaurants we grade. Its last report logged 2 high-priority and 1 basic violations. Diners give it 4.3 across 1,825 reviews.

B · 83/100 · safer than 34% of Volusia County restaurants we grade

Get directions Call (386) 672-8484

Restaurant details

Health grade
B (83/100)
Violations
3 total — 2 high-priority, 1 basic
Address
1570 NORTH US HWY 1, Ormond Beach, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Breakfast restaurant, American restaurant, Diner, Family restaurant, Takeout Restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.3 stars (1825 reviews)
Neighborhood
National Gardens
Seats
40
Phone
(386) 672-8484
Website
Official website
Photo of WAFFLE HOUSE #398
Photo: Waffle House

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.3 Community-sourced rating 1,825 reviews
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What diners say — our read

There is no middle ground in these 14 reviews. Front-of-house tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.1 stars. Cleanliness is the next most common subject, in 21% of reviews (averaging 5.0).

Speed of service shows up in 21% of reviews as well, averaging 5.0. The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (11 of 14). Of the 14 rated reviews, 11 sit at four stars or better and 3 at two or below.

The kitchen graded a B (83/100) on 2 high-priority and 1 basic violations at its last inspection, which is roughly where the reviews sit too. The visit behind that grade was February 19, 2026. Ranked against Volusia County, it is safer than 34% of the restaurants we score. For specifics, the last inspection cited handwashing and chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used.

Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.

Our own analysis of 14 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 19, 2026

    Best pancakes I have ever tasted I am still trying to figure out if yall have waffles but that is ok cuz the waiter was a 10/10 thick Latina baddies and she made super good pancakes and lemonade and she add waffle flavor pancake in to my ear

  • June 15, 2026

    It was amazing best waffle house near home till recently messed up orders, then when you try to explain dont care about service and told me definitely wasnt a messed up order till i showed manager then she was sorry not the ones working at that time depending on whos working at that time might be good might not be

  • June 14, 2026

    Me and my two boys sat at the high top counter and had a perfect breakfast. Everybody there was so nice to us. The food was great and our server Sarah even helped my little guy cut up his waffle for him, which I thought was the sweetest think I think anyone has ever done while out at a restaurant. It was the most heartwarming and enjoyable experience not only at a waffle House, but one of the best experiences I've ever had eating out in general.

  • June 10, 2026

    Just not good.

  • June 3, 2026

    Everyone was super friendly an fast love the new app

  • May 24, 2026

    Restaurant with clean service with fast and food was hot

  • May 17, 2026

    Clean

  • May 13, 2026

    Road trip equals Waffle House! Love the waffles! Service was great! The restaurant was very clean. Very friendly employees 😁

  • April 22, 2026

    Always reliably consistent.

  • April 6, 2026

    Malikai (sp) was a great waiter, great personality, checked on us several times. Food was amazing. 10/10 recommend.

  • April 3, 2026

    Its waffle house....is anything bad here.

  • April 1, 2026

    Terrible experience, went in there around 3:30am. The place was empty and the one server sees us walk in, doesn’t greet us, we sit down and from the register 20 feet away she says “what do ya want to drink?”. She never once made eye contact or said anything to us other than what do we want to drink, and what do we want to eat, literally not a single other word. She made us feel like she was mad that we came in there and like we were annoying her. She placed our food on the corner of our table when bringing it to the table and then at the end of my meal as I was still eating she started putting away the condiments on my table and reached over me to grab the condiments caddy and slide it closer to her to put away the condiments while I was eating and she was acting like I wasn’t even there. I finally just stopped eating and just got up to pay the bill. She didn’t deserve a tip at all but I still gave her a few dollars against my desire to tell her if she hates her job so much then she should quit. I never felt more unwanted at a restaurant and the whole time there was uncomfortable as hell like I was on eggshells not wanting to upset her or something. I eat at Waffle House all the time in different cities and states and this was by far the worst experience at a Waffle House and if it was my first time at one I would most likely never go to another one again. The food was on point though, chef did his job, the server just had the personality of a paper plate. 🤷‍♂️

  • March 30, 2026

    Very good and fast

  • March 20, 2026

    I walked over to this place from the truck stop and was greeted coming in. The service was immaculate and all this was when biker week was just ending. A courteous and very cheerful staff and the meal gave the quality expected with Waffle House. Easily a repeat customer.

Overall Score

51 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 17/20
    4.3★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 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. February 19, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
  2. August 15, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices (×2)
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation

Safer options nearby

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Data last updated: February 19, 2026