WILDWOOD, Sumter County

WAFFLE HOUSE #547

7954 NE 8 WAY, WILDWOOD, FL 34785

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Apr 22, 2026
City
WILDWOOD
County
Sumter
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-19-4

Detail 24529436

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with 68F water at sink in back storage area

14-33-4

Detail 24529435

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door delfield vertical cooler

21-12-4

Detail 24529434

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Under coffee machine

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 24237194

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink hose bibb.

11-27-4

Detail 24237193

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed digital copy to operator

14-11-5

Detail 24237192

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door in disrepair next to grill Shelves rusted in vertical reach in cooler in office area

35B-02-4

Detail 24237191

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect control light installed in dry storage area, above cases of waffle mix.

51-13-4

Detail 24237190

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed digital copy to operator.

08B-17-4

Detail 24237189

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over sausage gravy and chili in vertical reach in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

27-02-4

Detail 23850340

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: Time Extended

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 23830041

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23830039

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area 73F after running 2 minutes Warning

27-02-4

Detail 23830040

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 23381669

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in office area 1 live fly by trash can in front counter area

08A-05-6

Detail 23381670

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above hash browns in vertical reach in cooler in prep area. Operated corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site

27-02-4

Detail 23381668

Intermediate - Current well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 22683034

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, operator set up to manually sanitize. Warning

12A-27-4

Detail 22683033

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs into bowls, touched clean bowl without changing gloves and washing hands Warning

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 22199074

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kathryn Y. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 22199073

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical cooler by 3 compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 22183855

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ham steaks Diced ham Cut leafy greens Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22183858

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork chops (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken filets (48F - Cold Holding) drawer cooler next to soda machine. Operator states items were placed in reach in cooler from another cooler approximately 1 hour ago. Operator closed drawer all the way as it was not completely shut. diced ham (59F - Cold Holding); ham steaks (61F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (57F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler next to toasters. Operator was unsure how long items had been out of temperature. See stop sale. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22183857

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form to operator Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22183860

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kathryn Y. Warning

27-02-4

Detail 22183854

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 22183859

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical cooler by 3 compartment sink Warning

21-07-4

Detail 22183856

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade bucket 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 27, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 21658934

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator corrected hose in chemical to property dispense. 50ppm Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 21658931

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. Operator moved to pan segregated from food to be served to the public. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21658933

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handles on reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink broken

12B-13-4

Detail 21658932

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler with desserts at the end of the cook line. Operator removed drinks Corrected On-Site

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-33-4

Detail 21324170

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical cooler in hallway area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: Time Extended

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 21300568

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Time Extended

28-02-4

Detail 21300569

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. 2 seats at bar area are blocked off due to condensation dripping from the ceiling. The condensation is also dripping at the dish machine at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Condensation is dripping from ceiling into buckets on front counter. Operator has chairs in front of counter covered with bags and signs that say the area is closed off to customers. The operator spoke with maintenance and they stated they are going to install exhaust fans in the ceiling which may take two weeks. Admin Complaint

14-33-4

Detail 21300567

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical cooler in hallway area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: Time Extended

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 21295718

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs stored over raw pork in vertical cooler in hallway area. Operator moved pork chops to higher shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21295716

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips Warning

28-02-4

Detail 21295722

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. 2 seats at bar area are blocked off due to condensation dripping from the ceiling. The condensation is also dripping at the dish machine at the front counter. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21295721

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom Operator posted sign in restroom Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21295717

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to grill in cook line area Warning

14-33-4

Detail 21295719

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical cooler in hallway area Warning

29-11-4

Detail 21295720

Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Hand wash sink in 3 compartment sink area leaking at pipe. Warning

Feb 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-02-4

Detail 20889885

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Servers were educated regarding proper hand washing Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 20889880

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. No time marked on cooks line. operator marked time. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 20889879

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. Cut pie in desserts cases

31A-09-4

Detail 20889883

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Covered in dirty dishes operator, cleared sink. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 20889884

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in dry stockroom. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20889886

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-08-4

Detail 20889881

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucets handles removed from hand sink by back door. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20889882

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.

Aug 11, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 20417104

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dry stockroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-11: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 20417102

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles missing at the three booths on the west wall of dinning room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-11: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 20417103

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No water at the Hand sink at the back door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-11: Time Extended

Aug 9, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 20409691

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 00ppm. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 20409696

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket 00ppm. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20409685

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 9:00 am burger (53°F - Cold Holding); steak (53°F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (53°F - Cold Holding); pork chop (53°F - Cold Holding) all foods were discarded. . Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 20409692

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. The eggs on cooks line Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20409686

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hans sink blocked by trash can. Warning

16-59-1

Detail 20409688

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the sanitizer. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 20409695

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dry stockroom. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20409698

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation. Cup of Coffee on cooks line. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 20409693

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees mr pibb. (Soda) stored with food in reach in cooler on line. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20409687

Basic - Employee personal items stored withsingle-service items. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 20409689

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Tiles missing at the three booths on the west wall of dinning room. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 20409694

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Inside reach in cooler. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20409697

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of reach in cooler by the grill Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20409684

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 20409690

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No water at the Hand sink at the back door. Repeat Violation Warning