DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

WAFFLE HOUSE #43

With 5 inspections documented, WAFFLE HOUSE #43 maintains a 4.0/5 food safety rating in TAMPA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 6 months ago · 5 reports on file

509 North West Shore Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33609
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

9/3/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10878054

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

1/17/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8876040

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed ladle handle in bulk chocolate chips on cooks line. Operator removed ladle and replaced with clean ladle at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle of cleaner stored in hand wash sink by register. Operator removed cleaner during inspection. Corrected On-Site

8/29/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8746707

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on white ice shield inside ice machine bin during inspection.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor around dish machine soiled with food debris at time of inspection
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around dish machine soiled with food debris at time of inspection
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed metal food pan soiled with old food in storage cabinet at time of inspection. Operator brought pan to Dishmachine area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

2/22/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8476077

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wood cutting board in prep area. Operator removed and disposed of cutting board during inspection
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed Publix bag in reach in cooler with ground beef not segregated from customer food. Operator moved to employee food area provided in reach in
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer water at 0ppm during inspection. Operator remade sanitizer water. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area on drink fountain around nozzles soiled with old food debris

8/17/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8363813

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and phones over bread storage in kitchen. Hand bag on soda bibs in dry storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has a noticeable gap.
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Hanging in dry storage over food. Operator moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes at 47f. Operator voluntarily disposed of diced tomatoes at time of inspection.