Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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WAFFLE HOUSE #2191

2400 CORTEZ RD W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3565398
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10704862
DBPR license5105724

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line beef chili (119F – Hot Holding) Person in charge turned up steam table and placed chili on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 4

#1Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. Observed on cooks line multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on north end of building.

#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.