WAFFLE HOUSE #522
26550 JONES LOOP RD, Punta Gorda FL 33950 · 941.637.8557
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 24 ounces of gravy 112F and chili 120F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator discarded the food item.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019041519 | Jul 8, 2019 | Sep 19, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager had ice bin cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line gasket tore.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of hash browns. The manager removed the scooper from container of hash browns.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in stand up reach-in cooler in storage area.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground sausage over whole muscle intact beef at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup at the interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice machine.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind cut lettuce at Reach in Cooler. Operator placed the cut lettuce on top shelf at Reach in Cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at front counter. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth back in sanitizer solution.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer below 50ppm on test strip. Operator corrected to a minimum of 50ppm by adding more chlorine sanitizer.
Apr 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 open chocolate of milk not date marked. Operator date marked the food item.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple wiping cloths inside the basin of ware washing area handwash sink at frontline. Operator removed the the wiping cloths.
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. Observed 140F on measuring device. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for wash, rinse, and sanitize.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 24 ounces of gravy 112F and chili 120F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator discarded the food item.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 24 ounces of gravy 112F and chili 120F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator discarded the food item.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm on test strip. Operator added the sanitizer to correct to 100ppm.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched raw bacon and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee changing gloves by handling raw bacon and changing gloves without washing hands. Educated the operator and employee.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large bottle of detergent at front counter/ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the detergent container.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple beverages of employees not segregated and labeled at dry storage Reach in Cooler. Educated the operator.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over biscuits at dry storage Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
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 at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed below 50ppm at frontline sanitizer container. Operator replaced with fresh sanitizer to 100ppm.
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.