WAFFLE STOP INC
660 S WASHINGTON BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342367108
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Warning**
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 12 rodent droppings behind the hot water heater in the back of the kitchen, 10 rodent droppings under the three compartment sink, 20 rodent droppings under the preparation tables on the cook line and 10 rodent droppings in the corner next to the stand up reach in cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee food handler training expired on 8/1/22 and 9/1/22. **Warning**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Both lights above the cook line missing shields As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage dish rack soiled. Exhaust hoods soiled. Shelves under all preparation tables soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on the cook line and back of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:01 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.