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WAFFLE HOUSE #1290

Health inspection records show WAFFLE HOUSE #1290 in BRANDON has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

1902 West Lumsden Road
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/27/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13615179

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int

  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cookline employee crack raw shell eggs then handle utensils and sliced cheese without changing gloves.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling container from hand sink on cookline. Manager discussed hand sink use with employees **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested 3 times, highest temp 154F. Operator adjusted thermostat, tested at 163F Corrected On-Site

8/11/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10892362

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine wiping cloth solution tested at over 200ppm . Manager replaced solution, tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pan and wiping cloth in front counter hand sink. Manager removed items Corrected On-Site

3/20/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10736937

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet cloths on cookline. Operator placed in solution. 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 cookline out of temperature control with no time marking. Manager stated eggs have been out for 1 hour, placed time marking. Corrected On-Site

12/6/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8731260

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Machine gauge reached 142. Hi temp thermometer tested 185.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris build up under soda nozzles at soda fountain. Hood filters have grease buildup.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

12/5/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8496676

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Back room
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Repeat Violation

9/11/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8352547

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between cutting board and cookline refrigerator
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin cooler on cookline
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a bag of straws stored in floor in front kitchens Observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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 to operator