DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

WAFFLE HOUSE #988

1901 North Cove Boulevard
Panama City, Florida, 32405
Harrison Place
Bay County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10724345

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling tiles above waffle station.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on the floor next to ice machine. Operator mopped up the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs in both the ladies and men's restrooms.

Inspection Date: 11/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728452

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Hot hold sham in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance and/or dust build up on walk-in cooler fan guard. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs, changed gloves and handled clean plates, on hand wash.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Phillip Waddell expired 11-16-22
  • 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/. 3 servers, 2 cooks observed. Manager arrived at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8654535

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8547066

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves and fan,
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Disposable cups not inverted or protected. Cups covered at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs with gloves hands, begin handling ready to eat sandwich with same gloves and no handwash. Discussed with employee and issued stop sale on sandwich.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop sale issued due to cross contamination from raw shell egg to ready to eat sandwich.
  • 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/. Observed 5 cook/servers
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Hand wash sink in back kitchen area. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed 3 cooks/servers employed over 60 days. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350394

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris behind make table. Manager cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam cups stored uncovered right side up in dispenser. Manager put lids on dispenser. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No completion date on certificate for some employees. Dates determined at time of inspection and written on certificates. Corrected On-Site