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WAFFLE HOUSE

22 NW 34TH AVENUE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34475

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3427498
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8693980
DBPR license5202884

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-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook knock his hat off his head, grab it and place it back on his head, then continue to handle cooking equipment without washing his hands and changing gloves. Discussed with Manager and she spoke with cook. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of hydrogen peroxide store on top of soft drink syrup boxes. Manager removed hydrogen peroxide. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in back kitchen area. Manager restocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink stored next on table next to steam bain containing hot holding food and over straws and glove boxes. Manager removed employee drink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters stored in container however the lid was not on the container and coffee filters were not protected

#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed sausage patties in walk-in-freezer uncovered and stored on top of a box.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.