Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

WAFFLE HOUSE #2063

704 BLANDING BLVD · ORANGE PARK · Clay County · FL 32065

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3744513
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13783015
DBPR license2001285

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottles/boxes of medicine, hand sanitizer and lotions stored over the bag in box sodas on the rack. Manger moved all to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook on two occasions crack raw shell eggs into a bowl then handle clean utensils and clean plates without changing gloves and washing hands. Also, observed cook place raw bacon and raw sausage on the grill with gloved hands then handle clean utensils, pans and plates without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager coached cook and cook began washing hands and changing gloves appropriately. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two containers of reconstituted hash browns in far right reach-in cooler at 47F and 46F. Label indicates prepared yesterday, manager verified.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03D-06-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. See stop sale. Two containers of reconstituted hash browns in far right reach-in cooler at 47F and 46F. Label indicates prepared yesterday, manager verified. Manager discarded the hash browns.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for cook, Duane, hired over one year ago.

Basic 6

#1Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing from under the dishmachine. Employee located cover and replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on top doors of reach-in cooler to right of the flat grill.

#3Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food and/or food preparation area. Insect fly light is installed over the three compartment sink above a shelf that stores take out lids, plastic wrap and margarine packets.

#4Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing on dumpster.

#5Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105.

#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Three of the four take out cup dispensers do not have a top cover.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 2:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.