Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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WAFFLE HOUSE #1124

4689 SW 148 AVE · DAVIE · Broward County · FL 33331

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 24, 2017
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2737453
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6373607
DBPR license1617950

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 24, 2017 10:04 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 25, 2017 11:24 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionUnsanitary Conditions

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#5High Priority03D-02-4

High Priority – Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 2 lbs waffle mix made with eggs (47°F – Cooling) per manager mix was made 8-23-17, cover and placed in reach in unit in station B. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority22-57-5

High Priority – Heat strip failed to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7High Priority35A-02-5

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. More than 20 flying in dinning room/ cook line. Observe flies landing on syrup containers on table. On clean utensils and plates. Landing on inspector while conducting inspection. More than 5 in back dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8High Priority03A-02-4

High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in unit in station B: ham 51°F cold holding. Per manager was placed in unit at 7am, advised to move to other unit to bring temperature down to 41°F or below. reach in cooler in front of hand sink: (); milk (47°F – Cold Holding); raw sausage (45-47°F – Cold Holding); raw steak (45-47°F – Cold Holding); raw pork (45-47°F – Cold Holding). Per manager food does not last more than four hours. Observe food left over night in back of unit keeping temperature. Ambient of unit at 38°F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9High Priority01B-02-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. 2 lbs waffle mix made with eggs (47°F – Cooling) per manager mix was made 8-23-17, cover and placed in reach in unit in station B. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#10High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate27-23-4

Intermediate – Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Male restroom at 87-88°F. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate22-28-4

Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate03D-16-4

Intermediate – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. 2 lbs waffle mix made with eggs (47°F – Cooling) per manager mix was made 8-23-17, cover and placed in reach in unit in station B. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14Intermediate14-77-5

Intermediate – Reach-in cooler not maintained in good repair. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler in station B door does not close TCS above 43°F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic23-07-4

Basic – Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. On cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic33-38-4

Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Hand sink in back prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups next to drink station closer to door to back prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic29-19-4

Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:31 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.