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WAFFLE HOUSE

1537 BLANDING BLVD · MIDDLEBURG · Clay County · FL 32068

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 4, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3663421
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13514675
DBPR license2001397

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes, placed dishes in dishmachine, handled cell phone, then put together plated food for a take out order without washing hands first. Manager coached employee on proper handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (57F – Cold Holding); hash brown (50F – Cold Holding); ham (53F/51F – Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F – Cold Holding)in flip top reach in cooler to left of the grill. Per manager, unit was turned off to defrost and turned back on approximately 30 minutes prior to temperatures being taken. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pads stored in kitchen handwash sink. Employee removed scrub pads. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate53A-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. No certified food manager on duty with five employees engaged in food service.

Basic 2

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at ice machine is not turned upside down.

#2Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from under the dishmachine.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.