WAFFLE HOUSE #508
2065 SW HWY 484 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34473
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-27-4High 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**
12A-02-4High 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.
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 1
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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
36-34-5Basic – 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.
12B-07-4Basic – 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**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice bucket stored next to ice machine has a crack at the top.
08B-38-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:54 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.