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WAFFLE HOUSE 504

WAFFLE HOUSE 504 maintains a 3.9/5 food safety rating based on 10 health department inspections in BROOKSVILLE. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 10 reports on file

30481 Cortez Boulevard
Florida, 34602
Hernando County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

11/10/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13556583

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Employee tested bucket at 200 ppm. Employee retested bucket at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

8/12/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10897351

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed drink from server station table. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced towels at hand sink next to back door. Corrected On-Site

5/9/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10836381

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

5/9/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10746991

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich Station- ; Sliced Ham (48F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked Mushrooms (46F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager add ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-01-5: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.

12/18/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8781301

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Due to recent remodel, manager does not have training certificates for all staff currently on site. Some digital copies provided during inspection.

3/28/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8637759

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 53B-01-5: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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Operator has received books, is in process of getting employees certified **Time Extended**

3/21/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8636811

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Clean water leaking from booster under three compartment sink in cook line area. Operator placed buckets underneath to contain water. Operator states part has been orders to repair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Operator contained water, no longer leaking, repairs in progress **Time Extended**
  • 22-49-4: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. High temperature machine not reaching temperature due to leak in hot water booster Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5: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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: **Time Extended**

3/20/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8380340

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks not segregated from food for sake in Reach-in-Cooler near three compartment sink Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Clean water leaking from booster under three compartment sink in cook line area. Operator placed buckets underneath to contain water. Operator states part has been orders to repair Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Clean water leaking from booster under three compartment sink in cook line area. Operator placed buckets underneath to contain water. Operator states part has been orders to repair Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled card board used as line inside bottom of Reach-in-Cooler near office Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature machine not reaching temperature due to leak in hot water booster Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

10/20/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8471450

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5: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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Operator stated a food safety class for the staff was completed but certificates are not at the establishment. Admin Complaint

8/14/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8456598

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored above to go boxes in storage area and on cook line to the right of the waffle irons. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with watch on wrist preparing food. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at rear handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in multiple stations. Discussed with employee. Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. Warning