WAFFLE HOUSE
ML King Memorial Highway
Gainesville, Florida, 32604
Alachua County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/23/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Top for wait station tea urn.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of double door glass door reach-in cooler in wait station. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Double door glass door reach-in cooler in wait station.
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped cup on floor then picked it up and proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at front counter hand washing sink. Employee provided hand towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/9/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee container of hummus stored in front counter reach-in cooler closest to office. Manager removed hummus during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf underneath front counter soda machine. Repeat Violation
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched nose and proceeded to handle clean silverware behind front counter without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash silverware. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-57-6:High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Front counter dish machine, 150F. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw pork in reach-in cooler next to cook line grill. Manager placed ground beef underneath pork. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket behind front counter 200+ ppm. Manager had employee add water to sanitizer bucket, 75 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 7 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/16/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of reach-in cooler next to front counter soda machine. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line reach-in coolers.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over creamers in reach-in cooler across from front counter fire extinguisher. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes next to dish machine and proceeded to prepare drink for customer. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket across from front counter register, 200+. Employee changed sanitizer water, 75 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink next to dish machine.
- 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. One employee training certificate available. Establishment has twenty employees.
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher behind front counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/16/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter next to warmer on counter.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee vitamin water stored in reach-in cooler in wait station.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of soda box next to ice machine. Mana placed ice scoop in pan. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket and bottom of reach-in cooler in wait station. 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. Employee cracked eggs and handled clean plate without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and use another plate. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-57-6:High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine behind front counter, 148F. Repair person fixed dish machine, 165F. 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs stored on front counter. Manager stated items placed on counter 15 minutes prior, manager placed proper time mark on item. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Clorox stored next to bottle of syrup behind front counter. Manager moved spray bottle to area in back of kitchen. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lid and container for chili stored in reach-in cooler next to front counter coffee machine. Manager placed chili in a different container. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink behind front counter. Manager provided towels at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).