WAFFLE HOUSE #1929
2217 THOMAS DR, Panama City FL 32408 · 850-234-0940
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed employee wash hands at hand wash sink in back kitchen, employee stated water did not get hot. Water ran for approximately 4 minutes to achieve water temperature of 85F.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2015002869 | Jan 15, 2015 | Feb 5, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored by bag of sugar. Employee removed glass cleaner from area during inspection. All purpose cleaner/degreaser stored next to paper towels. Paper towels removed from area during inspection.
Ice buildup in low reach-in cooler under make table.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In 4 door cook line reach in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of 4 door reach-in-cooler.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Under back door.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Cook cracked raw shell eggs and handle clean plates. Discussed with cook, cook washed hands and replaced plates
Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed employee wash hands at hand wash sink in back kitchen, employee stated water did not get hot. Water ran for approximately 4 minutes to achieve water temperature of 85F.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in holster with debris inside. Items cleaned at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris inside ice scoop holster in server station. Manager had items cleaned at time of inspection. Mold like substance observed on back side of make table.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair. Top right door gasket on 4 door reach in cooler not completely sealing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on walk-in cooler fan guard.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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. Tested with irreversible thermometer at 140F, machine gauge reads 140F.
Observed employee handle cell phone and dirty dishes and then begin polishing silverware, no hand wash. Discussed with employee, employee washed hands, silverware washed again.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back kitchen near three compartment sink. Restocked at time of inspection.
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. Observed 3 servers and 1 cook at time of inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, at back door to kitchen.
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.