WAFFLE HOUSE #195
3244 US 98 N, Lakeland FL 33805 · 863.688.8696
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open Red Bull in reachin cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter
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, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat hashbrowns in reachin cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White spray bottle by 3-compartment sink
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop for the hash browns on the cook line.
Met inspection standards. 1 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. Employee cracked eggs then handled bread. He changed the glove after he touched the bread; but swashbuckling his hands.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washed hand with cold water only. Employee rewashed hands in warm water.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on meat cooler soiled with food debris.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping towel on cookline. operator moved towel
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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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 employee crack eggs without changing gloves and moved to add food to grill. manager coached employee on hand washing.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Thermolabel not turning black.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reaching cooler doors. Both 4 door reachin cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in freezer shelving with mol like substance
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping towel on cookline. operator moved towel
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.