Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

WAFFLE HOUSE #566

603 67 ST EAST · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34208

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3618441
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10910004
DBPR license5102346

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08A-14-5

High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation.observed in reach in cooler raw bacon over raw chopped onion.Person in charge removed bacon. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. observed on cooks line raw shell eggs not time stamped. Person in charge discarded.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#8High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.observed on cooks line raw shell eggs not time stamped. Person in charge discarded.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationStop Sale

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.observed in back kitchen area ice machine soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in front kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with wrist watch. Employee removed watch and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area reach in cooler gaskets soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed over grill and fryers in main kitchen area soiled hood filters with grease.

Repeat Violation
#4Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east side of building As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: 3 door Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.