WAFFLE HOUSE #2321
33190 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33034
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both bathrooms.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Manager cleaned them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Manager cleaned the shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed form was not provided. I emailed the form. Manager completed the form. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease under the grill.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed cup handle touching the potatoes. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Employee cleaned them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the reach in cooler by the steam table.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler by the grill. Employee cleaned the water.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed all food inside the reach in cooler is not covered.
- 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. Observed plate to check temperature reached 136.9 instead of 160°F . Employee was advised to discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee provided the heat test strips and it reached 160°F. 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. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat (bread) without removing the gloves and washing hands.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chili (102 F - Cold Holding); gravy with mushrooms (101 F - Hot Holding)at the steam box, As per employee foos were already there when he started his shift at 6:00 am. Stop sale was issued.
- 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 chili (102 F - Cold Holding); gravy with mushrooms (101 F - Hot Holding)at the steam box, As per employee foos were already there when he started his shift at 6:00 am. Stop sale was issued.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed at the front counter, by the waffle machine and under the grill.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink was blocked by trays with bread. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Employee provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
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.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bucket used as scoop inside the ice machine. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler by the coffee station. 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 raw shell eggs stored above raw burgers. Employee placed raw burgers on the other side of the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution was +200 ppm. Employee replaced the solution to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Observed at the waffle area. Employee cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
11
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. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the front.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in cooler at the front.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler at the front counter. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at the reach in cooler at the front counter. Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat bacon without removing the gloves and washing hands.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils. Operator was coached about hand washing.
- 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 shell eggs above seal steaks. Operator removed the steaks. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
- 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. Observed hash browns not date marked as indicated on the label. Operator date marked all boxes. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
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Tuesday:Open 24 hours
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Sunday:Open 24 hours
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