WAFFLE HOUSE #2329
6502 US 301
Tampa, Florida, 33610
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/17/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cracked raw shell eggs with gloves, then replaced gloves to picked up toasts and clean plate without hand washing first. Discussed with operator about proper procedures for hand washing and gloves changing.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of chili 128 F stored on steam well, not fully fit in the steam well. Operator reheated chili to 168 F at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee and ice cubes in handwash sink by office. Operator rinsed with hot water at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2025 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 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 purse stored on soda syrup at back kitchen. Operator relocated soda syrup to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tall reach-in cooler door frame and gaskets soiled with old food debris on cook line.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine tested 200+ppm. Operator remade solution, tested 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
- 27-18-4:Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Ran hot water more than 2 minutes to reached 85F in hand wash sink at back kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).