WAFFLE HOUSE #1290
1902 LUMSDEN RD W, Brandon FL 33511 · 813.657.9899
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Emailed to operator
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cookline employee crack raw shell eggs then handle utensils and sliced cheese without changing gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling container from hand sink on cookline. Manager discussed hand sink use with employees
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested 3 times, highest temp 154F. Operator adjusted thermostat, tested at 163F
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Chlorine wiping cloth solution tested at over 200ppm. Manager replaced solution, tested at 100ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pan and wiping cloth in front counter hand sink. Manager removed items
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 on cookline out of temperature control with no time marking. Manager stated eggs have been out for 1 hour, placed time marking.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet cloths on cookline. Operator placed in solution.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Machine gauge reached 142. Hi temp thermometer tested 185.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris build up under soda nozzles at soda fountain. Hood filters have grease buildup.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Back room
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Emailed to operator
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between cutting board and cookline refrigerator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin cooler on cookline
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a bag of straws stored in floor in front kitchens Observed employee place on shelf
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.