WAFFLE HOUSE
7611 W NEWBERRY RD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32606
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-57-6High 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. Dish machine behind front counter, 154F. **Warning**
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. Eggs stored on cook line no time mark. Manager stated eggs placed on cook line at 8:30 am. Manager placed proper time mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle of tea urn in wait station.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed thermometer in front counter hand washing sink.
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in front of back door.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic containers stored above three compartment sink. Manager turned containers over during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on kitchen prep table next to grit warmer.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets for front counter reach-in coolers torn. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets for front counter reach-in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:24 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.