WAFFLE HOUSE #2226
19675 NW 2 AVE · MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33169
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-27-4High Priority – Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Operator made new bucket Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed approximately 10 eggs cracked in the reach in cooler next to the stove top.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hashbrown (49F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler, ambient temperature of cooler at 36F. Due to constant opening of cooler and over stacked cartons of hashbrowns, advise operator to place item in walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed waffle maker station in the cook line with heavy food debris. **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 establishment with form not signed by employees. Operator had employees sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container in the ice machine with no handle. Operator placed new scooper. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle in the kitchen line where eggs are stored.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket wet nesting and top of kitchen flat top plates not inverted. Operator inverted bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in all reach in coolers in the kitchen line. Observed fan cover in the walk in cooler with dust. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Observed all reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface throughout the kitchen.
14-69-4Basic – Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach in cooler under the waffle station.
31B-04-4Basic – Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on the front counter.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:27 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.