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 2
35A-02-7High Priority – Two Live, small flying insects found. (1) observed in dish room (1) observed in front of rest rooms. Neither landing on food contact surfaces. Call to Supervisor Day-Walker regarding live flies. Educated employees on preventative measures. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at hose on East exterior wall with hose attached. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Two chlorine sanitizer buckets on line tested at 0PPM. **Warning**
22-56-4Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temp dishmachine final rinse reaching 152.4F. Machine was tested twice utilizing ThermoWorks DishTemp. Advised manager to utilize three compartment sink until machine is repaired. **Warning**
16-54-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. **Repeat Violation** **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 located in dish room with black mold like substance **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under the cook line and adjoining reach-in coolers soiled. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers on line soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing reach-in cooler soiled with food residue. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of tall reach-in-cooler next to steam bins on line. **Warning**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Two containers of chlorine sanitizing solution on line tested at 0 ppm. Manager corrected to 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:37 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.