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WAFFLE HOUSE #522

Food safety records indicate WAFFLE HOUSE #522 in PUNTA GORDA has 7 inspections with a 3.2/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

26550 JONES LOOP RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/14/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13518366

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup at the interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground sausage over whole muscle intact beef at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

9/11/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10914481

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at front counter. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth back in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer below 50ppm on test strip. Operator corrected to a minimum of 50ppm by adding more chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind cut lettuce at Reach in Cooler. Operator placed the cut lettuce on top shelf at Reach in Cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

4/8/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10809802

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

3/31/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10708248

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int

  • 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 open chocolate of milk not date marked. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple wiping cloths inside the basin of ware washing area handwash sink at frontline. Operator removed the the wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed 140F on measuring device. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for wash, rinse, and sanitize. Warning

10/30/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8722410

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 basic

  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm on test strip. Operator added the sanitizer to correct to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 24 ounces of gravy 112F and chili 120F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator discarded the food item.
  • 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 24 ounces of gravy 112F and chili 120F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator discarded the food item.

3/15/2024· 1y 12mo ago

Visit ID: 8529998

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple beverages of employees not segregated and labeled at dry storage Reach in Cooler. Educated the operator.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee touched raw bacon and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee changing gloves by handling raw bacon and changing gloves without washing hands. Educated the operator and employee.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large bottle of detergent at front counter/ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the detergent container. Corrected On-Site

10/18/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8344662

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed below 50ppm at frontline sanitizer container. Operator replaced with fresh sanitizer to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over biscuits at dry storage Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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 milk at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation