Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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WAFFLE HOUSE #2158

4459 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33614

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 22, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3702768
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13741243
DBPR license3917556

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 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

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed diced ham (53F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to grill. From previous day.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced ham (53F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to grill. From previous day.

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with debris, observed around soda nozzles. Employee cleaned around soda nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on sides and behind ice machine. Employee began to clean around ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Employee cleaned around dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of food debris, observed in reach in cooler at entrance from dining area. Employee cleaned interior of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:35 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.