WAFFLE HOUSE #1098
810 KINGS HWY, Port Charlotte FL 33980 · 941.255.5602
Last inspected Oct 14, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over pork chop at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over milk at Display Cooler Unit. Operator switched the food items.
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.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverage at Display Cooler Unit not identified and segregated from food serve to public. Operator removed the employee beverage to segregate and identify it as employee beverage.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip at frontline. Operator corrected to 100ppm by adding more sanitizer.
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over whole muscle intact beef at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose bibb next to front counter handwash sink.
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. Observed over 200ppm on test strip. Operator corrected to 100ppm by replacing the sanitizer and adding more water.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed interior hose bibb with no vacuum breaker under front counter handwash sink.
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. Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm on test strip at front counter wiping cloth sanitizer solution. Operator corrected to 100ppm by adding water.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open gallon of milk not date marked at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed adding water in sanitizer container at frontline handwash sink. Educated the operator.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup at Reach in Cooler door handles. Operator cleaned and sanitized the handles.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth at frontline cart. Operator placed back in sanitizer solution.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observed over 200ppm on test strip at front counter. Operator replaced sanitizer to the proper and safe concentration of 100ppm.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at Reach-in and Walk in Cooler.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over pork chop at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has the wrong time marking. Observed 9am to 1pm on raw shell eggs, however, the operator informed of taking the raw shell eggs at 1pm. The operator corrected the time of 1pm to 5pm.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk and chocolate milk not date marked. Operator date marked the food item.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator able to find thermometers made for checking heat sanitization dish machine during inspection.
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