WAFFLE HOUSE 1124
4689 SW 148 AVE, Southwest Ranches FL 33330 · 954 252 0867
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 small flying insects at front counter/ dishwasher area, small flying insects landing on trash can and dishwasher area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023014750 | Feb 25, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2017042587 | Aug 25, 2017 | Oct 4, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook drop off dirty dishes removed gloves placed new pair on then handled clean dishes without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed waffle batter( milk and eggs) in lower cooler per operator not portion or prepared today. Operator will place on TPHC. Observed sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) over stacked in container per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed in unit less than 2 hours not portion or prepared today. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Food stored on floor. Case of milk on walk-in cooler floor. Operator elevated.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over containers of milk and chocolate milk in reach in cooler. Operator removed excess cheese.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance bleach not labeled. Operator labeled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator stored correctly.
Aug 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 small flying insects at front counter/ dishwasher area, small flying insects landing on trash can and dishwasher area.
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. Observed basket of raw shell eggs on shelf above grill without proper time mark. As per employee item held for approximately 10 minutes. Employee provided time mark.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen. Operator stored correctly.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Observed at cook line - employee cracked eggs and proceeded to plate ready to eat food without washing hands. Educated employee on proper handwashing. Employee washed hands,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler next to grill - ham (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes, operator placed bag of ice on top of item.
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at female restroom
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 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. Observed at dishwater. Temperature device reached 143 F.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line - grits (109F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded at will.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed by triple sink 2 small flying insects landing on sink area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at dry rack by walk in cooler entrance.
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed at back.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at back on preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at dry rack above triple sink - Hat on clean utensils. Operator removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed at cook line - employee wearing watch while cooking. Operator educated employee - employee removed item.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at female restroom
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to operator.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Not water temperature thermometer or thermo labels available on site.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine, heavily soiled in rear kitchen
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed in storage room above walk in cooler door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Grill station- observed employee cup of water on shelf with clean service plates.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Front counter Delfield reach in cooler- observed employee bottle of Dr. Pepper inside reach in cooler. Employee removed beverage.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line grill station- observed soiled dry wiping cloth on cutting board.
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