WAFFLE HOUSE #988
WAFFLE HOUSE #988 has 7 health inspections on file for its PANAMA CITY location, with an overall rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 3 days ago · 7 reports on file
1901 North Cove Boulevard
Panama City, Florida, 32405
Harrison Place
Bay County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/9/2026· 3d ago
Inspection #: 3597537
Call Back - Complied1/5/2026· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 10879841
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int, 4 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust over three compartment sink area.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of prep area hot box in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves. Mold like substance on reach in cooler gasket.
- 03C-44-5:High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breast cooked to final temperature of 160F. Cooked placed chicken back on grill and cooked to final temperature of 169F, Corrected On-Site
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certification for Phillip Waddell. Warning
5/12/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 10724345
Met Inspection Standards3 basic
- 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.
11/19/2024· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8728452
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 4 basic
- 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
6/18/2024· 1y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8654535
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
4/16/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8547066
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 3 int, 3 basic
- 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
11/7/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8350394
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 2 basic
- 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