WAFFLE HOUSE
7611 W NEWBERRY RD, Gainesville FL 32606 · 352-332-5666
Last inspected Nov 19, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed four flies in back of kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook wearing gloves opened reach in cooler and removed raw hamburger ball and molded into a patty, then removed gloves and put on clean gloves without washing hands then handled cheese and put on a plate. Discussed with manager
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored above raw sausage. Manager moved sausage.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Raw shelled eggs stored above grill on cook line not time marked when removed from reach in cooler. Manager placed time on sign. Raw shelled eggs had been out for one hour.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili in reach in cooler prepared 11/16 per manager not date marked.
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not identified in reach in cooler on server line stored above food served to the public. Manager removed and placed in a bin on bottom of reach in cooler.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Coffee filters stored in container with missing lid. Manager stored filter in cabinet.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed four flies in back of kitchen.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket front counter, 200+ ppm. Manager added water to bucket, 50 ppm.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler next to cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container stored on shelf above make line. Manager placed label on container.
Jan 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle of tea urn in wait station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed thermometer in front counter hand washing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in front of back door.
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.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets for front counter reach-in coolers torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets for front counter reach-in coolers.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in drawers of make station reach-in cooler: ham (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink next to register area. Employee provided paper towels at hand washing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dry storage area in front of walk-in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Plate of cake in reach-in cooler across from office. Manager removed plate of cake from reach-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Front of kitchen ice machine, front covering peeling. Shelves in dry storage area rusty.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Old containers and buckets behind recycling container in corner of parking lot.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of stand up reach-in cooler next to cook line grill. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up reach-in cooler next to cook line grill.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler across from office.
Stored food not covered. Sausage in walk-in freezer. Manager provided cover for sausage.
Feb 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes from the dining room and proceeded to prepare a drink without washing their hands. Manager had employee wash their hands.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink behind building.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for reach-in cooler next to cook line.
Food stored on floor. Milk stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager placed milk on shelf.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket behind front counter, 200 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer bucket, 75 ppm.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs changed gloves and proceeded to handle clean plate without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands, change gloves and use new plate.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs stored on cook line not properly timed. Manager stated item placed on cook line 15 minutes prior. Manager had employee place proper time mark on item.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in hand washing sink next to dish machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on prep table next to ice machine above single service items. Manager moved drinks to bottom shelf.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle of water stored in reach-in cooler next to soda machine. Manager discarded drink.
Ice bucket improperly stored. Ice bucket next to ice machine not inverted. Manager turned bucket over.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.