WAFFLE HOUSE #1627
11244 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR, Seffner FL 33584 · 813.681.9594
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly, manager informed, actively trying to eliminate the fly.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over milk and margarine in reach in cooler. Manager moved
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 cracked eggs in reach in cooler. Manager discarded
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce and tomatoes stored over drinks in walk in cooler. Manager moved
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly, manager informed, actively trying to eliminate the fly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Waffle batter containers in back of house.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink located in back of house across from office. Manager moved trash closer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drink machine exterior soiled next to reach in cooler that holds orange juice. Cabinet underneath drink machine soiled with grease and food debris.
Feb 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in cook make line flip top by toast station.
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. Only hit 139f, test strip did not turn
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 stored shelled eggs in basket in reach in cooler. Manager stated they normally discard before use. Manager removed the eggs.
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. Shelled eggs on cook line. Manager time marked
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. Sani buckets tested at 200+ppm.
Ice buildup in reach-in cook make line flip top by toast station.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not actively running. Tested it and temped at 143f. Manager had maintenance on site making repairs and they began repairing booster
Ice buildup on exterior of cook make line cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda dispensers soiled with mold like substance
Feb 1, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in coolers have buildup of debris. Soiled ice bin guard.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment has 1 new hire that started
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee salad in reach in cooler on cook line
Oct 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Floor tiles in disrepair on cook line and by dish machine.
Oct 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 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. High temp machine tested at 140f
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 rodent dropping on hand sink in back storage. Manager cleaned and sanitized 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. Shelled eggs on cook line. Manager time marked
Accumulation of black/orange mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine would not stop running cycles.
Floor tiles in disrepair on cook line and by dish machine.
Water leaking from pipe under three compartment sink..
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.