Inspection Report

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WAFFLE HOUSE #988

1901 NORTH COVE BLVD. · PANAMA CITY · Bay County · FL 32405

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3404666
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8547066
DBPR license1304289

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate3 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 2

#4High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs with gloves hands, begin handling ready to eat sandwich with same gloves and no handwash. Discussed with employee and issued stop sale on sandwich.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop sale issued due to cross contamination from raw shell egg to ready to eat sandwich.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 5 cook/servers

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Hand wash sink in back kitchen area. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate53B-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. Observed 3 cooks/servers employed over 60 days. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves and fan,

#3Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Disposable cups not inverted or protected. Cups covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.