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WAFFLE HOUSE #258

4840 POWERLINE RD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 15, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3405949
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8552019
DBPR license1608483

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High 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. Observed employee wearing gloves crack an egg, change gloves without washing hands, and continued to cook sausage patty. Operator discussed proper hand wash process with employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate22-56-4

Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed final rinse temperature of 130F. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for dishwashing.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slime and mold-like substance inside of ice machine. Operator began to wipe down ice machine interior. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#2Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm. Operator corrected and now at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.