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WAFFLE HOUSE #1620

WAFFLE HOUSE #1620 in ST. PETERSBURG has 9 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2525 54 AVE N

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13534536

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under the cook line and adjoining reach-in coolers soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers on line soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13533075

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine located in dish room with black mold like substance Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under the cook line and adjoining reach-in coolers soiled. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers on line soiled. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing reach-in cooler soiled with food residue. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of tall reach-in-cooler next to steam bins on line. Warning
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Two containers of chlorine sanitizing solution on line tested at 0 ppm. Manager corrected to 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Two Live, small flying insects found. (1) observed in dish room (1) observed in front of rest rooms. Neither landing on food contact surfaces. Call to Supervisor Day-Walker regarding live flies. Educated employees on preventative measures. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose on East exterior wall with hose attached. Warning
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Two chlorine sanitizer buckets on line tested at 0PPM. 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. High temp dishmachine final rinse reaching 152.4F. Machine was tested twice utilizing ThermoWorks DishTemp. Advised manager to utilize three compartment sink until machine is repaired. Warning
  • 16-54-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 7/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10962482

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10919011

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine near dry storage area with minor build up. Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Minor build up of Debra on reach in cooler handles Warning
  • 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water from ice machine dripping onto the floor causing standing water.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink observed inside reach in cooler to the left of the cook line Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water from ice machine leaking into the hallway. Manager cleaned the area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. High temp dish machine gauge not working,. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of reach in coolers with minor debris build up. Cook line with build up of batter at waffle machines. Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp machine observed at 114 degrees F and not reaching 160 degrees F. Manager states they are aware and a work order has been placed. Dish machine was observed being used during inspection. Manager advised to cease using and switch to three compartment sink. Manager set up three compartment and will use until repairs are made. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee observed cracking raw eggs with gloves and then changing to new gloves without a hand wash. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One live fly observed near front of reach in coolers to the right of the cook line. Fly was killed and disposed of. Not observed landing on food contact surfaces. Warning
  • 27-18-4:Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water not at 85 degrees F hand wash sink near rear three compartment sink upon beginning of inspection. Business was operating during peak hours. However after an extensive period of time water finally reached temperature at 90 degrees +. Warning
  • 16-54-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dish machine not reaching proper temp. Manager stated a work order has been submitted. Advised manager to set up and use three compartment sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8831855

  • 21-16-4:Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Clean towels stored on top of chemicals in dry storage area
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8736684

  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Located next to register, 0ppm, replaced 50ppm Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8553057

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dry storage area next to bread rack. Manager removed cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer 10ppm. Manager changed buckets. Chlorine sanitizer 100ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 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 continued cooking. Manager spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese (57F - Cold Holding). Manager placed bag of ice on items. American cheese 43F. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager information for shell eggs hold on time.

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8551723

  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357706

  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 flies on walls at end of cooks line and in dish area 2 flies on open single service box in kitchen on top of reach in cooler 10 flies in bathroom hallway and AC vent near bathroom 3 flies on light base above table in lobby 1 live fly above table west end of lobby 9 live flies along wall above cooks line 3 flies on ceiling in dry storage room of kitchen