Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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WAFFLE HOUSE #522

26550 JONES LOOP RD · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33950

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3711692
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13750185
DBPR license1800648

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority0 Intermediate5 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.

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager had ice bin cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line gasket tore.

#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of hash browns. The manager removed the scooper from container of hash browns. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in stand up reach-in cooler in storage area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 2:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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.