WAFFLE HOUSE INC
19675 NW 2 AVE · MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33169
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed on multiple occasions chef cracking eggs and cooking other food. No hand wash. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 7+ small live flying insects sitting on syrup at front counter, approximately 3 small live flying insect sitting on food tray with waffles and eggs on preparation table, by cook line; approximately 10+ small live flying insects on the back wall by three compartment sink, approximately 25+ small live flying insects on 2 shelves over the three compartment sink, approximately 2 small live flying insects on clean containers on a shelf above three compartment sink, approximately 3 small live flying insects on the whole loaf bread in the bread tray next to the back door, approximately 4+ small live flying insects in the dry storage area, approximately 10+ small live flying insects on the wall and light fixture in the dining area, approximately 10+ small live flying insects on the wall in the hallway of the bathrooms which is separated by a door to the dining area.
03C-01-4High Priority – Raw shell eggs cooked for immediate service not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Observed eggs cooked over medium at 139°F.
03A-04-4High Priority – Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 10 raw shell eggs in a basket on top of cook line. Temperature of raw shell eggs is 78°F. Observed raw shell eggs sitting on in basket over 40 mins. Manager was advised to put raw shell eggs in the reach in cooler.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed waffles on preparation table at 129°F-132°F.
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed accumulation of good debris on coffee cups, juice cups, grill, and coffee maker. **Repeat Violation**
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler, shelves, and racks are soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed 10 raw shell eggs in a basket on top of cook line. Operator was given TPHC forms to fill out.
Basic 16
36-71-4Basic – All floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled.
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On the side of the cook line, toaster, juice dispenser, and all reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On the exterior of the waffle maker, and grill.
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
24-26-4Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food trays on the floor by soda dispensary area.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates, food trays, and lids.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container lid is cracked siting on shelf over the three compartment sink.
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-07-4Basic – In-use thermometer stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of cook line.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
23-14-4Basic – Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Located at front counter.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers coffee filters, sugars, condiments, salt and pepper, sugars, and breads at front counter not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:45 PM.
Violation category totals
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4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.