Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

WAFFLE HOUSE #1338

1680 MAIN STREET · CHIPLEY · Washington County · FL 32428

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3386119
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8485182
DBPR license7700210

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#14High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.

#15High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Upon inspection observed raw sausage stored above cut mushrooms in reach in cooler left side of cook line.

#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- raw chicken 44/45f. Operator placed chicken in walk in freezer to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Upon inspection observed time marker not marked and operator placed time on marker during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Upon inspection observed multiple areas where fly bait placed throughout establishment on or near food contact surfaces.

Intermediate 4

#19Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Upon inspection observed milk container in reach in cooler left side without date mark present. Operator stated that the milk container was opened previous morning. Waffle batter reconstituted and hash browns without date marking present. Operator stated items were prepped day prior.

#20Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection observed bucket in hand washing sink by dish machine area. Operator removed bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Upon inspection observed screws in back of plate guard with rust present and shelf over 3 compartment sink with rust present.

#22Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 13

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's bathroom door.

#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Back of kitchen near manager's office.

#3Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. In front of 3 compartment sink in back of kitchen.

#4Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Upon inspection observed manager handling food with rings/watch.

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Upon inspection observed stacked drinking cups left side of cook line with moisture in between.

#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish machine area.

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Upon inspection observed food debris build up under dish machine area.

#8Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Upon inspection observe spoon handle in cut lemons and scoop handle resting in rehydrated potatoes.

#9Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Upon inspection observed cooler drawer on cook line, upright cooler with with insulation exposed. Walk in cooler door with door panel separating.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. Grease build up on hold filters, door gasket on reach in cooler by steam table and dust build up on vent covers in walk in cooler.

#11Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#12Basic42-03-5

Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Air filters stored above opened tea bags in dry storage area and margarine stored next to sanding block in cabinet right side of cook line.

#13Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection observed unwashed lemons stored above bags of cut mushrooms.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.