WAFFLE HOUSE #508
2065 SW HWY 484, Ocala FL 34473 · 352.347.0902
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, waffle batter 44F and 45F manager moved to freezer.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine with a temperature of 146F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, waffle batter 44F and 45F manager moved to freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink next to triple sink use to dump drinks.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the cook line, Container with clear substance not labeled, Manager labeled sanitizer solution (chlorine)
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal jacket on top of soda syrup boxes, Manager moved.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer door with ice build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves with mold like substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler in front of office soiled with food debris and mold like substance, manager cleaned.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler: raw pork chops on shelf under raw burgers and raw shaved steak. Manager moved during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Eggs in basket over cookline have no time mark. Manager added time of 10:15.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Two gallons of milk opened on 9/13 with no date mark. Manager added date.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice bin soiled with black substance on back wall. Cleaned during this inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at front counter. Added during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around doors of reach in four door cooler soiled with slimy substance. Cleaned during this inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened drink on shelf over creamers in reach in cooler near office. Moved during this inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on front counter. Manager placed in container with lid.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed tomatoes and heads of unwashed lettuce on shelf over walnuts and margarine. Moved to proper order during this inspection.
Jun 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 5, 2025Inspection 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler across from office. Walk-in cooler gasket.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler across from office.
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler near office has debris in bottom. Interior of ice machine has debris on top portion of deflector plate.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of unwashed tomatoes on shelf over pecans and cooked ham. Moved during this inspection.
Mar 25, 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. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Employee cracked Shell eggs and proceeded to handle to go container and changed gloves without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server rewashed dishes in dish area and proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in walk-in cooler: steak (48F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); creamer (46F - Cold Holding); eggs (ambient) (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated walk-in cooler was at 38F at 7 am and door had been propped open for deliveries. Manager produced temperature log with all appropriate temperatures being recorded. Manager propped open walk-in freezer door to reduce temperature of items to 41F.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has proof of training for seven employees. Manager stated establishment has 21 employees.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in dry storage area in front of walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above soda boxes across from office. Manager removed drink from shelf.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice bucket stored next to ice machine has a crack at the top.
Food stored on floor. Soda box used to prop open walk-in cooler door. Manager placed soda box on dry storage shelf.
Nov 30, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee adjusted glasses then continued to cook without washing hands.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Store manager certificate expired 10/2023.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine has substance on deflector plate.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Unable to provide measuring device.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. All certificates have store number rather than trainer number. Several certificates missing certified food manger information. Several certificates missing date of birth.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates stacked on shelf over dish machine with food contact surface up.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Pan of stew on shelf over hashbrowns in reach in cooler. Bag with cream cheese and bagels on top of cases of eggs in walk in cooler. All were placed in bin at bottom of cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket hanging on side of rack containing reheating hot box. Purse on shelf over bag in a box soda. All were moved during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Non food grade drill being used in establishment to mix food. Drill has multiple holes.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups in drink station are not covered. Manager covered.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill with food debris on top of hot box near office. Manager moved.
Jul 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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