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WAFFLE HOUSE #1561

2380 BRICKYARD RD, Midway FL 32343 · 850-580-1561

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3000340
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen has mold-like substance on the interior bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler on kitchen line has food spilled on bottom shelf.
Basic/23-03-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket with towels reads 0ppm.
Basic/21-07-4
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by front counter had towels, sponges, dish inside.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink cup in cooler by front counter. Manager removed drink cup.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 10, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · No proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Time Extended/Return visit Oct 1, 2024 · Did not observe High temp dish machine sanitizing at proper temperature. Temperature: 140F. Per Operator McKenzie, she will escalate issue to her division and maintenance guy. Time Extended/Return visit Oct 10, 2024 · During time of inspection I did not observed high temp dish machine sanitizing at proper temperature. Final rinse temp: 123F. Admin Complaint
Oct 1, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · No proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Time Extended/Return visit Oct 1, 2024 · Did not observe High temp dish machine sanitizing at proper temperature. Temperature: 140F. Per Operator McKenzie, she will escalate issue to her division and maintenance guy. Time Extended
Sep 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Did not observe Employee food safety training during time of call back. Time Extended
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · No proof that employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Time Extended
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temp dish machine not washing or sanitizing at proper temperature. Final rinse temp: 120. Informed operator to set up three compartment sink until machine is repaired.
Intermediate/16-54-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 20, 2024 · Operator stated they are waiting for dish machine part today to have dish machine fixed. Three compartment sink set up: Chlorine 100ppm. Time Extended
Sep 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temp dish machine not washing or sanitizing at proper temperature. Final rinse temp: 120. Informed operator to set up three compartment sink until machine is repaired.
Intermediate/16-54-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee Red Bull inside walk in cooler
Basic/12B-13-4
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Did not observe any chemical test strips. Operator was able to obtain chemical test strips during time of inspection.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed dumpster overflowing with garbage and unable to close lid.
Basic/33-14-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted properly. Operator inverted coffee filters during time of inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Outside back door.
High priority/29-42-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Clean utensils or equipment stored on dirty rack. Debris observed on tray used for storage of clean coffee cups. Employee cleaned and replaced tray.
Basic/24-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Grease receptacle lid open.
Basic/33-29-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4

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.