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WAFFLE HOUSE 1124

4689 SW 148 AVE · SOUTHWEST RANCHES · Broward County · FL 33330

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 1, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3428595
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8703921
DBPR license1617950

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#7High Priority22-57-6

High Priority – Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed at dishwater. Temperature device reached 143 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority03B-15-5

High Priority – Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line – grits (109F – Hot Holding). Operator discarded at will. **Warning**

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#9High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed by triple sink 2 small flying insects landing on sink area. **Warning**

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Basic 6

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at dry rack by walk in cooler entrance. **Warning**

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#2Basic33-14-4

Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed at back. **Warning**

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#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at back on preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at dry rack above triple sink – Hat on clean utensils. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed at cook line – employee wearing watch while cooking. Operator educated employee – employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at female restroom **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.