WAFFLE HOUSE #1620
2525 54 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33714
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-49-4High 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-07-5High 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-02-7High 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**
Intermediate 2
27-18-4Intermediate – 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**
16-54-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – 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**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Minor build up of Debra on reach in cooler handles **Warning**
28-02-4Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water from ice machine dripping onto the floor causing standing water.
40-06-5Basic – 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**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water from ice machine leaking into the hallway. Manager cleaned the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-38-5Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. High temp dish machine gauge not working,. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:15 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.