WAFFLE HOUSE 1953
22913 PANAMA CITY BEACH PKWY, Panama City Beach FL 32413 · 850-234-7457
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live in dining area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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High temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine dish surface temperature reached 139F. 159 on machine gauge.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding in prep area steam table, grits 114F, per manager grits in steam table overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding in prep area steam table, grits 114F, per manager grits in steam table overnight. See stop sale.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher overcharged.
Jul 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 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. Dish surface maximum temperature 140F, machine gauge max approximately 150F.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live in dining area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table: diced ham 47F, sliced ham 47F, cooked mushrooms 46F, per manager items in make table over night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table: diced ham 47F, sliced ham 47F, cooked mushrooms 46F, per manager items in make table over night. See stop sale.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 3 servers and 2 cooks on duty.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Standing water in bottom of 3 door reach-in-cooler near office.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili hot holding 129F, per manager in steam table approximately 1 hour. Reheated to 165F during inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time marked on eggs that are out of refrigeration. Manager states just took them out and marked time.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee training expired August 2024.
Stored food not covered. Observed tea urn uncovered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wash cloth stored next to silverware rack. Employee put in sanitizer bucket.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored in reach in cooler over hash browns. Manager moved eggs to bottom of another cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook crack raw eggs and touch ready to eat sandwich toast.
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. Observed no written plan available. Manager printed and hung procedure in back of house.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored between toaster and open top unit. Manager removed and put in dish area.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection 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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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.manager found form and posted.
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.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth solution at 0 ppm. Employee changed out all container to new solution of 150 ppm quat.
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