WAFFLE HOUSE #2254
348 SW BAYA DR, Lake City FL 32055 · 770-729-5806
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top of reach-in prep cooler: tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding).
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023035291 | Mar 10, 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 | $160 |
| 5--2020055688 | Nov 30, 2020 | Apr 30, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White deflector plate of ice machine soiled with mold-like substances. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top of reach-in prep cooler: tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White deflector plate of ice machine soiled with mold-like substances. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on clean plastic food bucket stored on shelf over three compartment sink. Manager removed for cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups in wall-holder not inverted or protected. Employee covered with lids.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 handle submerged in ham. Manager removed.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted or protected.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances.
Open dumpster lid. Right lid open.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups in racks along cook line not inverted/protected. Manager covered.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine bin interior soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back hand wash sink blocked by bread rack. Manager moved rack out of the way.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards grooved.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor of storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups in racks along cook line not inverted/protected.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottles of medicine on back prep table. Manager moved to office.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine bin interior soiled with mold-like substance.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back handwash sink. Manager replaced.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back prep table. Manager discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Cutting boards grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups in racks along cook line not inverted/protected.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine interior bin soiled with mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives stored between grill and toaster. Manager moved for cleaning.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food. Scoop handle submerged into hash browns. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grill hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled in multiple coolers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups in racks attached to coolers are not inverted or protected. Coffee filters on cookline are not inverted or protected.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in first reach-in cooler nearest office.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Opened box of unwashed raw tomatoes stored over bagged ready to eat ham chunks and ham slices.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep table, countertop, and paper towel dispenser. Manager removed for cleaning.
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.