DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

WAFFLE HOUSE #535

With 9 inspections documented, WAFFLE HOUSE #535 maintains a 3.0/5 food safety rating in ALACHUA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

ML King Memorial Highway
Gainesville, Florida, 32604
Alachua County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/6/2026

Inspection #: 3651783

Inspection Date: 12/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13583829

  • 16-54-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temperature dishmachine 148F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Observed high temperature dishmachine was being worked on by technician at time of call back inspection. Heating booster was being replaced. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13474746

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by soft drink syrup boxes in back area
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler out of order in back kitchen area, with no TCS food stored . Manager advised part on order **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-52-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer at 10ppm Chlorine. Manager refreshed to 50ppm Chlorine Corrected On-Site
  • 16-54-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temperature dishmachine 148F Warning

Inspection Date: 7/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10927118

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Reach-in cooler next to cook line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler next to kitchen doors. Door frame of reach-in cooler beneath make line reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in wait station, 10 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-27-4: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, changed gloves and proceeded to handle plate on cook line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 13-06-4:Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with nail polish and long nails scooping ice without gloves.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty dishes stored on hand washing sink next to dish area. Employee removed dishes during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10860750

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8831925

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler at end of cook line. Mug trays in wait station. Area around soda nozzles for wait station soda machine.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler next to kitchen ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket behind front counter, 200 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 75 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03F-02-5: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. Eggs stored on cook line not time marked. Manager stated eggs placed out at 9:00 am. Manager placed proper time mark on eggs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin for kitchen ice machine.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink next to kitchen ice machine. Manager provided soap at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8756348

  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain underneath counter in dish area.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor underneath front counter reach-in cooler next to soda machine. Employee cleaned up standing water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter reach-in cooler next to soda machine.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket behind front counter closest to register, 0 ppm. Employee changed sanitizer water, 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5: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. Eggs on cook line no time mark. Employee stated eggs were placed on cook line 15 minutes prior. Employee added proper time mark. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-06-4:Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Waitress wearing pink nail polish while delivering food to customers.

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8590275

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor beneath dish machine.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler next to ice machine.
  • 12A-27-4: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 egg on cook line and proceeded to handle toast without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager had employee change gloves and wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on cook line: grits (125F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed in warmer one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee place item on grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 1/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367181

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine behind front counter.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket behind front counter, 200 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 75 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw steak in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill. Employee placed ground beef on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site