WAFFLE HOUSE
1537 BLANDING BLVD, Middleburg FL 32068 · 904.614.8923
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. No written procedures available. Provided and discussed DBPR HR 5030-104 with manager.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes, placed dishes in dishmachine, handled cell phone, then put together plated food for a take out order without washing hands first. Manager coached employee on proper handwashing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato (57F - Cold Holding); hash brown (50F - Cold Holding); ham (53F/51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding)in flip top reach in cooler to left of the grill. Per manager, unit was turned off to defrost and turned back on approximately 30 minutes prior to temperatures being taken.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pads stored in kitchen handwash sink. Employee removed scrub pads.
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. No certified food manager on duty with five employees engaged in food service.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at ice machine is not turned upside down.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from under the dishmachine.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw shell eggs, remove gloves and place on new gloves without washing hands first.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution at far right of line tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 100ppm chlorine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed employee take wet pans from dish area, stacked the wet pans and placed on shelving.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out cups in holders at drink stations have top cover removed. Employee replaced top cover lid on all take out cups in holders.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. No reporting agreement for Angela P., hired approximately two weeks ago. Employee signed form during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/food. Open employee beverage on top of bag in box sodas. Manager removed beverage.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and manager hung poster.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water valve on handwash sink by bag in box sodas is not working.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in the walk-in cooler are soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Three wet wiping cloths at three different sanitizer solution buckets are stored at back edge of container and not in the water. Manager put all wiping cloths back into each solution.
Jan 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, open case of comminuted beef steaks stored above pork chops.
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. At approximately 8:55, inspector observed shell eggs above grill, being held on time controls, with no time marking. Per manager, shell eggs were placed on time control at 8:00 and marked time chart appropriately.
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. Per manager, approximately 18 employees employed over 60 days. Only two proof of training certificates located which both expired on 8/9/2024 for Kaylen A and on 8/3/2024 for Anthony T. No other proof of food handler training available.
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. Three employees(Heather, Desmond and Jayton) hired less than 60 days ago, per manager are missing proof of food handler reporting responsibility.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed loose and bagged garbage around dumpster inside enclosure.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease container in dumpster enclosure has an open lid. Manager closed lid.
Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open. Manager closed lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Both sets of take out cup dispensers at soda machines have top cover off exposing interior of cup. Manager placed lids on all dispensers. Also, case of take out cups stored on the floor in dry storage room. Manager moved cups to shelf.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guard in walk in cooler is soiled.
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Two bags of water softener stored on the floor in dry storage room. Manager moved both cases to shelving.
Jun 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 cook crack raw shell eggs then handled clean spatula and clean plate to remove and serve cooked bacon without changing gloves and hand wash. Observed employee scrubbing dirty dishes, placed on rack and put in dishmachine. Employee then removed clean stainless pan inserts to put away without washing hands. Inspector spoke with manager about proper handwashing procedures.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bucket of chemical cleaner on top of boxes of hash browns in dry storage by walk in cooler. Manager moved chemical to proper storage.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine on sides and on deflector plate has black mold-like substance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing sign at hand wash sink across from the office. Provided DBPR HR 5030-111.
Open dumpster lid. Left dumpster lid is open.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out cups at left soda machine missing top cover exposing inside of last cup. Employee replaced cover.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 cook crack shell eggs into a bowl, stir and placed in pan to cook. Cook then handled utensils, removed cooked bacon from the grill and continued handling food without washing hands and changing gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rehydrated hash browns in reach in cooler next to the grill at 46F. Per manager, hash browns placed in cooler approximately 20 minutes prior. Hash browns placed in walk in freezer. Temperature taken approximately 30 minutes later at 41F. Sliced cheese in reach in cooler next to the grill at 51F. Observed cheese stacked above the chill line. Per employee, cheese placed in cooler 15 minutes prior. Cheese moved to walk in freezer. Temperature taken approximately 20 minutes later at 34F.
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. Sanitizer bucket at door to back area tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution to 50ppm chlorine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a bracelet.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cases of bag in box sodas stacked to right of back hand wash sink. Soap dispenser above stacked cases of soda. Water from hands drips on cases when using the soap and rinsing hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out disposable cups stored in cup holders at both drink stations does not have a top cover exposing the interior of the cup.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler are dusty.
Utensils in poor condition. Knife with white handle stored above reach in cooler by the grill has the handle in disrepair, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee loaded dirty dishes into dishmachine then put away clean dishes without washing hands. Inspector spoke to employee about washing hands when handling dirty dishes to clean dishes.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. All opened milk containers have no date marking. Manager unsure when opened.
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. No written procedures available. Provided and discussed DBPR HR 5030-104 with manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by dishmachine. Employee replaced towels.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Two knives stored in between cracks of flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler lid. Manager removed. Tongs for cut lemons in far right reach in cooler has handle laying in lemons. Employee moved to proper storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on far right reach in cooler at the bottomis soiled. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled. Fan guard in walk in cooler is dusty.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened canned employee beverage in reach in cooler at far left of kitchen. Employee removed beverage. Employee beverage on top of hash brown case in dry storage.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service cups in holder at far right cup holder are not protected on top or inverted. Employee added foil covering to top cups.
Utensils in poor condition. Two knives at reach in cooler by grills have handles melted/in disrepair. Handle is no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
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