Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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WAFFLE HOUSE #1620

2525 54 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33714

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3406292
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8553057
DBPR license6215724

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 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 2

#4High 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. Employee cracked eggs and continued cooking. Manager spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese (57F – Cold Holding). Manager placed bag of ice on items. American cheese 43F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager information for shell eggs hold on time.

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dry storage area next to bread rack. Manager removed cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer 10ppm. Manager changed buckets. Chlorine sanitizer 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
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
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.