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Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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WAFFLE HOUSE 504

30481 CORTEZ BLVD · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34602

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3361080
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8380340
DBPR license3700298

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature machine not reaching temperature due to leak in hot water booster **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks not segregated from food for sake in Reach-in-Cooler near three compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Clean water leaking from booster under three compartment sink in cook line area. Operator placed buckets underneath to contain water. Operator states part has been orders to repair **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Clean water leaking from booster under three compartment sink in cook line area. Operator placed buckets underneath to contain water. Operator states part has been orders to repair **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled card board used as line inside bottom of Reach-in-Cooler near office **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.