WAFFLE HOUSE #1289

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed establishment without proof of employee food training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Still the same at callback Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over raw steak . Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under bread rack in back room. Inspector moved rack and killed roach. Manager removed and discarded from premises. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed total of 5 rodent droppings in back storage area under racks. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Diced ham (52F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (52F-56F - Cold Holding). Both items filled over the fill line in pans. Manager had employee remove excess product and store in Stand alone cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well Chili (120F-129F - Hot Holding). Manager stated was placed on at 6am. Manager removed and reheated. Took second temperature at 172F. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed establishment without proof of employee food training. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near splash guard. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed reach In cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dish machine at 129F-149F. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Observed high temperature dish machine at 119F. Manager will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dish machine at 129F-149F. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in stand alone cooler in the back room raw shell eggs over waffle batter. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach near soda box rack. Manager discarded from premises. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored next to hot holding container. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee hand washing sign at the entrance of kitchen. Manager placed hand washing sign at hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at start of inspection. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 9 live flying insects in front cook line and back prep area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Approximately 12 live flying insects in back food storage are and by ware washing area Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); American cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in main flip top cooler on cook line next to grill. Employee stated food was restocked 30 minutes ago from walk in cooler. Employee moved food to the bottom of the cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Sliced ham 46F, and sliced American cheese 46-48F, in main flip top cooler on main line. Manager stated food was restocked from underneath the cooler approximately 10 minutes ago. Food stocked over fill line. Manager moved food to main cooler. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 9 live flying insects in front cook line and back prep area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); American cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in main flip top cooler on cook line next to grill. Employee stated food was restocked 30 minutes ago from walk in cooler. Employee moved food to the bottom of the cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of window cleaner stored on top of soda bibs. In back prep area. Warning

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open bottle of milk and chocolate milk not date marked in front stand alone drink cooler. Employee stated milk was opened sometime yesterday afternoon. Employee date marked milks. Container of gravy not date marked in four door stand alone cooler near grill. Employee stated gravy was prepared on 8/24 and she date marked the gravy. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee had long painted artificial nails while handling exposed food on cook line.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four food handler employees on duty during inspection and certified manager was not present. Certified manager showed up at the end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Manager does not have a measuring device to check hot water sanitizer dish machine.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on walk in cooler soiled

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in stand alone cooler torn and gasket in four door cooler torn on left side top door. Coolers are located in front cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of soiled cardboard box in back prep area.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No light shield on store room ceiling light fixture Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. gasket in main prep cooler soiled hood filters soiled soiled gasket on walk in cooler Walk in cooler door frame and walk in freezer door frame soiled Exterior of soda nozzles at soda machine soiled. Soda machine located in front cook line by waffle maker. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Egg reach in cooler have shelves with rust. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen area around pass through door soiled

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. All kitchen sanitizer bucket solution at 0ppm. Manager remade it to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flying insects in kitchen area by the three compartment sink Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Approximately 52 live flying insects in back pre area between the three compartment sink and the food storage room Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Raw shell eggs on cook line held under time control not time marked. Manager stated eggs were taking out of the cooler at 12pm. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-13: Raw shell eggs under time control on cook line not time marked. Cook stated eggs were taking out of the cooler just a few minutes ago. Manager properly time marked eggs. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed manager cracking raw shell eggs and then handling ready to eat bread without washing his hands. Reviewed proper handwash procedures with manager on duty. After reviewing manager washed his hands and discarded bread. See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager cracking raw shell eggs then changing his gloves then handling ready to eat food and clean equipment without washing his hands in between glove change. Reviewed proper handwash procedures and glove usage with manager on duty. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flying insects in kitchen area by the three compartment sink Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steak stored over raw pork in main stand alone reach in cooler on cook line. Manager properly separated and stored food. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed manager handling raw bacon then cracking raw shell eggs and then handling multiple clean utensils and pans without washing his hands. Reviewed proper handwash procedures and glove usage with manager on duty. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed manager cracking raw shell eggs and then handling ready to eat bread without washing his hands. Reviewed proper handwash procedures with manager on duty. After reviewing manager washed his hands and discarded bread. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Raw shell eggs on cook line held under time control not time marked. Manager stated eggs were taking out of the cooler at 12pm. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. gravy (130-131F) in secondary steam well. Employee stated gravy was reheated a few minutes ago and placed in steam well to hold hot. Employee began reheating the gravy. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insect on stick tape hanging in storage room Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelf inside glass door cooler at the end of the cook line. Reviewed with manager.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Four door stand alone cooler on cook line have torn gaskets.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights not covered in food storage room near the walk in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All coolers on cook line have soiled gaskets. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door cooler at the end of the cook line have shelves with rust. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flying insects in kitchen by cook line and by the three compartment sink Warning

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed manager cracking raw shell eggs and then handling raw beef patties without changing gloves and washing hands. After reviewing with manager, she washed her hands and put on new gloves. The manager also cooked burgers to 170F. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milks (45-46F); chocolate milk (46F) in stand alone cooler by kitchen entrance. Door was left opened and was not properly shut. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42F. Employee properly closed cooler door. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Raw shell eggs held under time control stored at room temperature on cook line not time marked. Employee stated eggs were taking out of the cooler and placed on time control approximately 15 minutes ago. Employee properly time marked eggs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training certificates provided. ( all certificates expired) Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled by back of the kitchen three compartment sink. Manager labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flying insects on fly sticky tape hanging in back kitchen near exit door. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door gasket torn. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Hood filters soiled on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep stand alone cooler interior soiled. Cooler located outside of the walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front kitchen reach in coolers shelves with rust. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of main stand alone cooler to the right side of the flat grill. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Presence of 4 live flying insects on cook line and in rear storage area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well to the right of the triple standup Reach in cooler chili (120°F - Hot Holding); sausage gravy (116°F - Hot Holding). Manager removed and reheated each to temperatures over 165°F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance.

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 45°F with ice buildup on coils.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not hanging inverted. Manager corrected upon request. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in Reach in cooler next to office not identified or segregated. On shelf above food items to be served to public.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer door gasket is torn.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line have an accumulation of grease. Gaskets on the three standup Reach in coolers to right of cook line have soiled gaskets. Walk in cooler door gasket is soiled/stained. Interior of Reach in cooler next to office has standing water in bottom of unit. Repeat Violation