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WAFFLE HOUSE #508

2065 SW HWY 484 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34473

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3408830
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8562584
DBPR license5201027

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate4 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 3

#5High 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 Shell eggs and proceeded to handle to go container and changed gloves without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server rewashed dishes in dish area and proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands.

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk-in cooler: steak (48F – Cold Holding); ham (49F – Cold Holding); cheese (48F – Cold Holding); milk (47F – Cold Holding); creamer (46F – Cold Holding); eggs (ambient) (47F – Cold Holding). Manager stated walk-in cooler was at 38F at 7 am and door had been propped open for deliveries. Manager produced temperature log with all appropriate temperatures being recorded. Manager propped open walk-in freezer door to reduce temperature of items to 41F. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate53B-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. Establishment has proof of training for seven employees. Manager stated establishment has 21 employees.

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in dry storage area in front of walk-in cooler.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above soda boxes across from office. Manager removed drink from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice bucket stored next to ice machine has a crack at the top.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Soda box used to prop open walk-in cooler door. Manager placed soda box on dry storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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.