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WAFFLE HOUSE# 96

922 E FOWLER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3435440
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8724466
DBPR license3900885

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine – 200ppm+) CORRECTED TO 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under dishwashing area.

#3Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Packaged crackers stored under tray filled with water, operator moved crackers on top. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in woman's restroom. Handwashing sign next to register faded.

#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler near soda machine soiled, operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under handwashing sink, discussed with operator. Operator states they are waiting for part.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 1:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.