Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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WAFFLE HOUSE #1464

5872 OKEECHOBEE RD · FORT PIERCE · St. Lucie County · FL 34947

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 30, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3131775
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7680174
DBPR license6602419

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 30, 2021 10:59 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 30, 2021 11:50 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionSewage back up

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate6 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 2

#7High Priority28-26-4

High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Pipes coming from where dishes are pre rinsed is over flowing on to floor. Hand sink next to dish machine is draining on to floor. Pipe/ drains my are filled and draining on to floor. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority29-42-4

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

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate53B-09-4

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some certificates were copies explained and will get more books. Does have some original certificates.

Basic 6

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some tiles near the area where you walk in to server area are dripping. Employee states it is condensation. Need to make sure all food transported near or under this area is protected from contamination at all times.

#2Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

#3Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

#4Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

#5Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. A few shields in kitchen area

#6Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Spray handle on rise area by dish machine. Maintenance guys states one is on order. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.