WAFFLE HOUSE #870

4050 BOATWAY RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 2/27/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf over three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice machine ice bin. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Food Inspector #8851715
2025-02-27
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 8/6/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
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 inside of ice machine with black mold like substance inside bin.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf over three compartment sink.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. Operator located a laminated one and hung up during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor of dry storage. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed wash cloth sanitizer solution at 200ppm chlorine. Operator refilled bucket, now reads 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8721868
2024-08-06
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 3/19/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed cracked light shield in hallway outside restrooms. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in tall reach in cooler across from manager office sitting on package of sliced cheese. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go coffee cups in stainless dispenser with no cover protecting cup openings. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook wearing gloves loading flat top with raw steak and pork sausage then change gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8540853
2024-03-19
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 10/31/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire shelf above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets preventing reach in cooler door by right of flattop from closing properly.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in large ice machine by three compartment sink. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged light shield in hall outside bathrooms.
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wash cloth sanitizer at 200 ppm chlorine at front counter. Operator added water, now reads 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bottle in hand washing sink across from manager office. Operator removed from sink. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8344032
2023-10-31
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).