WAFFLE HOUSE #977
1670 NW CAPITAL CIR · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32303
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-57-6High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Observed dish machine reach surface temperature 131F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach under hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham 44F and sliced tomatoes at 54F in reach in cooler on cook line per manager less than four hours prior. Manager discarded tomatoes and cooled ham to 43F within four hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili 109F and sausage gravy 113F on cook line within three hours. Manager brought chili to 137F and sausage gravy to 138F within four hours. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Manager printed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed one employee hired less than 60 days with no proof of illness form. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled. Manager discarded spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted next to ice machine. Manager stored bucket inverted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed six dead roaches under hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee's backpack stored on cook line. Employee moved backpack during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on dry storage rack. Operator stored cloth in sanitizing solution during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:18 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
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.