WAFFLE HOUSE# 1252
1201 TOWNGATE CT · PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County · FL 33566
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed manager crack shelled eggs then handled touched clean pans
Intermediate 3
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty Robert King stated that his food manager certificate expired, but ended up getting the food handler training versus the food manager training card
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by three comp sink blocked by crate and dust pan, and dirty rag bucket. Moved items to make clear path. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Currently 5 cooks and servers working.
Basic 2
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed whole to a and whole lettuce stored over cooked ham steaks and cooked sausage in walk in cooler
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:15 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.