WAFFLE HOUSE #2191
2400 Cortez Road West
Florida, 34207
Cedar Hammock
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. : Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north end of building.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line raw ground beef over beef steak.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. Observed on cooks line multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north end of building.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line beef chili (119F - Hot Holding) Person in charge turned up steam table and placed chili on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen area.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of parking area. Person in charge removed from pad. **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. Observed on cooks line multiple reach in cooler door handles soiled.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw pork chops. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge removed raw ground beef **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).