WAFFLE HOUSE #977
1670 NW CAPITAL CIR · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32303
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 45f, ham 46f, per employee out within last couple hours. Informed to keep lid closed or lower temp of prep table. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
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/ Certified food manager arrived at end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in by 3 comp sink. Employee stocked soap when informed. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
16-54-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Temp at dish machine 129f. Instructed to manually sanitize until dish machine repaired.
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Trays used to hold filled syrup bottles covered in syrup to the point of dripping on floor.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 26, 2026 11:11 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.