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WAFFLE HOUSE #508

2065 SW HWY 484 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34473

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3665775
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13521961
DBPR license5201027

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine with a temperature of 146F. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, waffle batter 44F and 45F manager moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink next to triple sink use to dump drinks.

#8Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the cook line, Container with clear substance not labeled, Manager labeled sanitizer solution (chlorine) **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal jacket on top of soda syrup boxes, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer door with ice build up.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves with mold like substance.

#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler in front of office soiled with food debris and mold like substance, manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.