Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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WAFFLE HOUSE #2333

2729 SR 16 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32092

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 2, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3334781
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8354039
DBPR license6502226

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored at the front counter on shelf with sugar packets. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown cutting board stored hanging over the three compartment sink has build up of food residue staining. Operator stated going to replace the cutting board and that it's rarely used. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Basic 6

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf in dry storage area for single service styrofoam containers. Operator removed the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the standup reach in cooler closest to the office area, employees beverages and food stored on top shelf in container over containers of hashbrowns. Discussed storing personal items on the bottom shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and personal items stored on and over soda syrup containers. Operator began relocating the employee personal items. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler on the main cook line by the grill has mold like substance build up on the door gaskets and where the door meets the cooler. Walk in cooler door gasket has build up of mold like substance. Hood filters over the grill with build up of grease in the corners.

#5Basic21-11-4

Basic – Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter by the steam table. Employee relocated the wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Container of single service drink cups stored on the floor of the dry storage area. Operator relocated the container of cups. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.