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WAFFLES DREAM

WAFFLES DREAM has 5 health inspections on file for its CLEARWATER location, with an overall rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 5 reports on file

1438 Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida, 33755
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/3/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10894646

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food ( bag of flour and packages of pancake mix) not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in the front counter area . Manager relocated items Corrected On-Site
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in front counter area .
  • 02C-03-5: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. Milk inside deli reach in cooler . Manager date labeled milk Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink . Manager relocated trash can . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times . Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - strawberries in strainer inside hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only . Manager relocated strainer **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in restroom . Water at 75 F run for 2 minutes .
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone in the dining area . For reporting purposes only.

5/29/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10807171

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

3/26/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8776564

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food ( bottles of water ) stored on floor. Reviewed with manager hand
  • 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives in front counter area. Reviewed with manager hand wash.
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Reviewed with manager hand wash
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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.

6/28/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8667817

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

5/6/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8648939

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. Plan packet states the ceiling tile is washable tiles, they are acoustic tiles. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside the refrigerator. Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning
  • 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. Email form 5030-104 to operator. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plan review packet states the ceiling is washable tile, the ceiling is acoustic tiles Warning