WAFFLE HOUSE 1124
4689 SW 148 AVE · SOUTHWEST RANCHES · Broward County · FL 33330
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -front counter- observed 3 live flying insects flying over soda and juice dispenser. – front counter- observed 3 live flying insects flying over ice dispenser. – front counter- observed 4 live flying insects flying over coffee machine and trash can. Front counter- observed 3 live flying insects flying over sliced tomatoes and sautéed mushrooms on cold holding unit. – main kitchen bread rack across from prep sink- observed 3 live flying insects flying over bread on bread rack. Bread was inside original packaging. – dining area men restroom door- observed 4 live flying insects flying around men restroom entrance door. Front counter speed rack with syrup- observed 1 live flying insects flying over syrup dispenser bottles. – main kitchen prep table across from 3 compartment sink- observed approximately 8 live flying insects flying over and landing on open case of whipped cream spread and Togo containers. Togo containers was inside original packaging. -front counter high temperature dish machine-observed 3 live flying insects flying around clean dishes. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Front counter reach in cooler behind register- observed raw chicken being stored over raw NY Strip. Operator stored raw chicken underneath raw NY Strip. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter Delfield reach in cooler- observed chocolate milk 46 degrees F. Operator stated chocolate milk was inside reach in cooler since 02/23/2023 2p.m. and hasn't been moved. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter Delfield reach in cooler- observed chocolate milk 46 degrees F. Operator stated chocolate milk was inside reach in cooler since 02/23/2023 2p.m. and hasn't been moved. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- no hot water. Men and Female restroom- observed no hot water at hand washing sink. **Warning**
Basic 7
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Main kitchen soda dispenser unit- observed cases of soda syrup being stored on the floor. **Warning**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Front counter at cold holding unit- observed chef knife being stored between cold holding unit and toaster. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front counter speed rack at coffee machine- observed dust and debris on speed cart. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at both Delfield reach in coolers. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with mold like substance at 3 compartment sink. – observed walls soiled at front counter juice and soda machine. -observed walls soiled at front counter cold holding unit. -front counter wall underneath dish machine- observed mold like substance, wall soiled with food debris underneath dish machine. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:49 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.