Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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WAFFLE HOUSE #1620

2525 54 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33714

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 24, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3708375
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13746868
DBPR license6215724

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Guidelines were communicated with operator on proper usage of strips found near the three compartment sink.

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef held at 45F at 10:15. Temperature was communicated to operator and operator took action by adding ice to the pan that the beef was held in. Upon second temperature check at 10:40 the beef temped at 33F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife and cutting board were stored in between wall and sink. Operator removed knife and placed it in three compartment sink while communicating knowledge of risk with the specific the issue. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector has provided a copy of a choking poster to be posted by the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water was found in bottom reach in cooler closest to the western wall on the hotline.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:21 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.