WAFFLE HOUSE #2158
4459 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 813-886-5906
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 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. Manager posted vomit clean up sign at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed diced ham (53F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to grill. From previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced ham (53F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to grill. From previous day.
Food-contact surface soiled with debris, observed around soda nozzles. Employee cleaned around soda nozzles.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on sides and behind ice machine. Employee began to clean around ice machine.
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Employee cleaned around dumpster.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of food debris, observed in reach in cooler at entrance from dining area. Employee cleaned interior of reach in cooler.
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk inside front line reach in cooler not dated. Manager added date at time of inspection.
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 posted vomit clean up sign at time of inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No plan for raw shell eggs on front line cook. A form has been provided to the manager at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Yogurt and milk inside front line reach in cooler not identified or segregated. Manager segregated personal foods at time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager posted sign at time of inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service insulated cups stored on floor adjacent to ice machine. Manager relocated box of cups to an approved location during time of inspection.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced ham on front line Reach in cooler 55F at 9:51am cooled to 32F at 10:17am, sliced ham on front line Reach in cooler at 55 at 9:51am cooled to 48F at 10:17am. Manager placed in Walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage gravy 128F at 10:01am, reheated to 178F at 10:31am.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service take out containers stored on floor of back storage room. Manager relocated to shelf during time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. Raw pork chops and raw onions in front line Reach in cooler not covered. Manager covered items during time of inspection.
Jun 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of multiple cabinets on front line cook and Reach in coolers are soiled with old food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust pitted shelves on some Reach in coolers on front line cook.
Apr 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk and chocolate milk on front line Reach in cooler not date marked. Employee added date during time of inspection.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of multiple cabinets on front line cook and Reach in coolers are soiled with old food debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust pitted shelves on some Reach in coolers on front line cook.
Stored food not covered. Raw pork chop, raw beef patty, country ham, in front line cook Reach in cooler not covered. Manager covered all food during time of inspection.
Vending machine exterior soiled.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham 54F at 9:47am, operator voluntarily discarded ham during time of inspection. Operator placed sliced ham, hash browns, and waffle batter into Walk in freezer during time of inspection. Sliced American cheese 53F at 9:50am, retempted to 45F at 10:55am. Hash brown 50F at 10am, retempted to 43F at 10:55am. Waffle batter 53F tempted at 10am, retempted to 43F at 10:55am.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Open containers of milk and chocolate milk not date marked. Operator added date marks to open containers of milk during time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located on dry storage rack above three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of Reach in coolers adjacent to front line cook area are soiled on the bottom with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located on dry storage rack above three compartment sink. Operator began removing some labels during time of inspection.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Located inside some Reach in cooler on front service line.
Jun 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Nubia Dupree.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Raw pork chops,raw chicken. Inside refrigerator held longer then 24 hours with no date markings.
Stored food not covered. Cooked ham sitting inside refrigerator with no protective coverings. Manager discarded ham.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking inside refrigerator next to flat top grill.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer solution nest to dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Manager emptied and refilled sanitizer solution retested at 100ppm.
Oct 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dish machine tested 2 times at 140 f discussed with management to use three compartment sink
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw bacon and then grabbed cheese and bread with same glove. Discussed with management the importance of hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler make table Cold holding: cut tomato's 45 f Reach in cooler bottom area cheese 47 f pan cake mix 47 f operator placed in freezer 2nd temp. Cheese 43 f
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customer. Employee beverage next to restaurants food in walk in cooler
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.