WAFFLE HOUSE #2352
1385 GRAND VENTURE DR, North Port FL 34286 · 914-416-8717
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since November 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 ground sausage patties stored over raw shell eggs on the raw foods cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw sausage.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023033499 | Jun 12, 2023 | Jul 6, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed hash browns (51F - Cooling) in the cold holding unit near the office. A date mark on the hash browns shows the hash browns were prepared the day prior to inspection. The operator stated the hash brown had been held in the cooler overnight. The operator discarded the hash browns.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee wearing gloves handle raw beef then change gloves without washing hands before handling clean dishware. Educated the employee on proper glove procedures.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground sausage patties stored over raw shell eggs on the raw foods cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw sausage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hash browns (51F - Cooling) in the cold holding unit near the office. A date mark on the hash browns shows the hash browns were prepared the day prior to inspection. The operator stated the hash brown had been held in the cooler overnight. The operator discarded the hash browns.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the cook line.
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers on line on line with torn gaskets.
Jul 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without hand washing.
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 washing dishes, handling cash, going back and putting away dishes without handwashing.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching hair/hat and going to put gloves on without handwashing.
Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed backflow preventer missing on outside hose/ mop station.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with out a beard guard.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers on line on line with torn gaskets.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on dumpster pad.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers with soiled gaskets.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water on bottom of milk cooler closest to office.
Mar 11, 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 surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.observed server pick up an item off floor and not wash hands afterwards.
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 milk in both reach in coolers on line, opened, in use, and not date marked. Observed operator voluntarily disposing of products.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed backside of handles on reach in coolers with food debris. Observed Operator cleaning all handles.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop for hash browns touching food. Observed operator correcting scoop and coaching employees
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach coolers on line, gaskets soiled. Observed operator cleaning gaskets.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters sitting on top of coffee cups, not in a protective container with a cover. Observed operator putting item in a container with a lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler, pork chops stored without a cover to protect. Observed operator covering pork chops.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on grill line, wet cloth underneath grill stored wet and not in sanitizer bucket. Observed operator covering remove towel.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pinkish like substance on inside of ice machine, on shield. Observed operator cleaning and sanitizing immediately.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop for hash browns touching a small section of hash browns. Observed operator remove scoop and voluntarily threw away the section of hash browns that were touched by handle
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters sitting on shelf inside storage cabinet not stored in a protective container with cover. Observed operator throwing away filters.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pinkish like substance around ice guard in ice machine.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket sitting on floor next to ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a black mold like substance on back side of soda nozzles at Coke dispensing unit.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Observed server refilling customers drink in same glass and not washing hands afterwards.
Shell eggs are not clean. See stop sale. Observed an egg in reach in cooler with black like substance on shell. Operation voluntarily threw egg away.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed hose at sink by dish machine hanging too low.
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. Observed one sanitizer bucket with ppm of 200+. Observed employee changing out sanitizer bucket and ppm was at 100 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets with some food debris on them throughout kitchen area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing a watch and employee wearing a Halloween ring
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket sealing coming off on edge of ice machine on inside left, hanging.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed margarine case and individual margarine in cambro stored on drying shelf where dishes drain possibility of contamination. Spoke with manager and she moved items six inches to the end of shelf with understanding that nothing can be drying within the area or near the items.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters sitting out next to coffee machine unprotected.
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.