WAFFLE HOUSE # 2242
2312 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland FL 33803 · 863-450-6828
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. A case of Angus Beef Patties over Avcase of country sausage patties inside the 6 door reach in cooler next to the cook line. The beef was relocated.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cracking eggs change gloves, never washed hands
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reachin coolers
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. A cup of coffee next to the steam table near the 6 door reach in cooler. The coffee was removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black aprons on the shelf with ketchup and mustard in the dry storage area. The aprons was removed.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200 ppm. The manager discarded the chlorine solution and made a container of new solution at 100:ppm.
Nov 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the 6 door reach in cooler and on the top/bottom reach in cooler to the left of the cook line next to the beverage station.
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. A case of Angus Beef Patties over Avcase of country sausage patties inside the 6 door reach in cooler next to the cook line. The beef was relocated.
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/ Hung Ngo 5-1-2023 the manager had the company to email a copy of his certificate.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the 6 door reach in cooler and on the top/bottom reach in cooler to the left of the cook line next to the beverage station.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temperature 134F. I had the establishment to setup the 3 compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee used a cup to scoop the ice from the ice bin at the beverage station.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop inside the hash browns in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The handle was removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets are soiled with food buildup on the 6 door reach in cooler next to the cook line.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200ppm. The manager discarded the solution 200 ppm
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on All the reach in coolers on the front line.
Feb 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled reach in cooler gaskets. All reach in coolers.
Dec 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled reach in cooler gaskets. All reach in coolers.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between cook line and toaster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach 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.