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WAFFLE HOUSE # 2242

2312 S FLORIDA AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33803

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 19, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3635640
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10935216
DBPR license6308352

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. A case of Angus Beef Patties over Avcase of country sausage patties inside the 6 door reach in cooler next to the cook line. The beef was relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#3Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Hung Ngo 5-1-2023 the manager had the company to email a copy of his certificate. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the 6 door reach in cooler and on the top/bottom reach in cooler to the left of the cook line next to the beverage station. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:50 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

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