Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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WAFFLE HOUSE

4011 SW COLLEGE RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34474

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3499226
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8879803
DBPR license5203153

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Above ice machine, plastic container with soap, matches, candles and other emergency kit.

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Reach-in cooler at the cook line (multiple) dairy products no date marked, manager dated all. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one male employee (transfer from another location). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 5

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler, employee personal food stored above customers food, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted between uses. Next to triple sink, manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.

#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use containers with old labels, also, above triple sink, stacked cleaned containers with old stickers residue.

#5Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the cook line, cups inside cup holder, no lid, manager placed lid on some holders. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.