Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

WAFFLE HOUSE 388

2963 W US HWY 90 · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32055

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3656597
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13491790
DBPR license2200180

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep reach-in cooler next to grill: cheese (50F – Cold Holding); tomatoes (58F – Cold Holding); diced ham (51F – Cold Holding); lettuce (55F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (49F – Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 3

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. First reach-in cooler from back: walls and floor soiled with mold-like substances and food debris. Cookline reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean buckets stored over three compartment sink. Manager removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-serve cups in wall rack not covered or inverted. Manager covered with lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:40 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
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.