Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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WAFFLES DREAM

1438 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33755

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 10, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3738470
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13776965
DBPR license6218636

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#3High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food ( employee food-raw shell eggs) stored over or with unwashed produce ( strawberries ) in cooler by dining area . Manager relocated eggs to bottom drawer and labeled employee food **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Boba 46 F in deli style cooler stacked on top of covered container. In the cooler overnight No temperatures taken today . Manager discarded boba. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boba 46 F in deli style cooler stacked on top of covered container. In the cooler overnight No temperatures taken today . Reviewed food storage with manager . Manager discarded boba. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray and tube of caulking stored next to to-go cups in storage closet . Manager relocated items **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager handwashing sinks must be assessable at all times. Manager relocated trashcan **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Intermediate05-10-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with the manager

#9Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in restroom . Water at 76 F . Hot water not available . Reviewed with manager that hot water has to be 85 F or more to properly wash hands . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in refrigerator. Reviewed with manager .

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on table next to to go containers by hand wash sink . Manager relocated cell phone **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.