WAFFLE HOUSE #2321
33190 S DIXIE HWY, Florida City FL 33034 · 786.481.9208
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above seal steaks. Operator removed the steaks.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of tomato juice dented at front counter reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed waffle batter (61F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per chef for less than 45 minutes. Chef placed product in reach in cooler. Observed chicken sausage (51F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager for less than 2 hours. Manager placed product in the walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler under flat grill soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler at cook line soiled. Observed handwashing sink at front counter soiled with food debris. Employee started cleaning handwash sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 1 box of bags store on floor at front counter. Manager stored box properly.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at eggs and meat reach in cooler at cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe face on sleeve. Inspector spoke to operator and operator had employee wash hands properly.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed above triple sink on dry dish rack. Observed on condiment racks at front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling tiles above triple sink. Operator wiped down tiles during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on soda syrup dispensers. Phone was removed during inspection.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed dumpster lid in disrepair; bent and torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of soda dispensers soiled; operator wiped during inspection and cleaned on site.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers above triple sink. Operator removed items during inspection.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior reach in cooler next to steam table.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed form was not provided. I emailed the form. Manager completed the form.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both bathrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Manager cleaned them.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Manager cleaned the shelves.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 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. Observed plate to check temperature reached 136.9 instead of 160°F. Employee was advised to discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee provided the heat test strips and it reached 160°F.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat (bread) without removing the gloves and washing hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chili (102 F - Cold Holding); gravy with mushrooms (101 F - Hot Holding)at the steam box, As per employee foos were already there when he started his shift at 6:00 am. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (102 F - Cold Holding); gravy with mushrooms (101 F - Hot Holding)at the steam box, As per employee foos were already there when he started his shift at 6:00 am. Stop sale was issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed at the front counter, by the waffle machine and under the grill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink was blocked by trays with bread. Employee removed them.
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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Employee provided paper towels.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease under the grill.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed it.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed cup handle touching the potatoes. Employee removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Employee cleaned them.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the reach in cooler by the steam table.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler by the grill. Employee cleaned the water.
Stored food not covered. Observed all food inside the reach in cooler is not covered.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 shell eggs stored above raw burgers. Employee placed raw burgers on the other side of the reach in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine solution was +200 ppm. Employee replaced the solution to 100 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Observed at the waffle area. Employee cleaned it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bucket used as scoop inside the ice machine. Employee removed it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler by the coffee station.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 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 employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat bacon without removing the gloves and washing hands.
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. Observed Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils. Operator was coached about hand washing.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above seal steaks. Operator removed the steaks.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed hash browns not date marked as indicated on the label. Operator date marked all boxes.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the front.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in cooler at the front.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler at the front counter.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at the reach in cooler at the front counter.
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.