WAFFLE HOUSE
1537 BLANDING BLVD · MIDDLEBURG · Clay County · FL 32068
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, open case of comminuted beef steaks stored above pork chops.
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At approximately 8:55, inspector observed shell eggs above grill, being held on time controls, with no time marking. Per manager, shell eggs were placed on time control at 8:00 and marked time chart appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per manager, approximately 18 employees employed over 60 days. Only two proof of training certificates located which both expired on 8/9/2024 for Kaylen A and on 8/3/2024 for Anthony T. No other proof of food handler training available. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Three employees(Heather, Desmond and Jayton) hired less than 60 days ago, per manager are missing proof of food handler reporting responsibility. **Warning**
Basic 6
33-09-4Basic – Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed loose and bagged garbage around dumpster inside enclosure.
33-29-4Basic – Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease container in dumpster enclosure has an open lid. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Both sets of take out cup dispensers at soda machines have top cover off exposing interior of cup. Manager placed lids on all dispensers. Also, case of take out cups stored on the floor in dry storage room. Manager moved cups to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guard in walk in cooler is soiled.
08B-74-1Basic – Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Two bags of water softener stored on the floor in dry storage room. Manager moved both cases to shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:15 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.