WAFFLE HOUSE# 96
922 E FOWLER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-05-4High Priority – *Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches underneath hand sink in back kitchen area, 2 live roaches on cooksline underneath steam table in front kitchen area *Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. 1 fly in front kitchen **Warning**
22-57-5High 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. **Warning**
41-07-4High Priority – Open box of bandages and hair nets improperly stored. On top of soda boxes **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53A-03-6Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
Basic 8
36-75-4Basic – Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving and stoves on front line. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in dry storage room underneath bread rack. 8 dead roaches in roach trap on cooksline in cabinet underneath coffee maker. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front kitchen area table near clean dishes **Warning**
08B-12-4Basic – Food stored in holding unit not covered. Beef patties stored in front kitchen area cooler not covered. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front kitchen area **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Intermediate – Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. On cooksline **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:28 AM.
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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.