WAFFLE HOUSE #541
3919 SW 40 BLVD, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.376.6746
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed : the water from the hand wash sink was at 71° after 1.5 minutes. No hot water for the business. Part broke, is on order.
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1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015050948 | Nov 20, 2015 | Dec 22, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-serve cups in wall hanger not inverted or protected. Manager placed lids over cups.
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed : water at 3 compartment sink 71° after a minute. Cover is off of the hot water heater.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed : the water from the hand wash sink was at 71° after 1.5 minutes. No hot water for the business. Part broke, is on order.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed : the egg door handle has an accumulation of food debris.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed : lack of a lidded trash can in the women's restroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed : the mop was packed in the wringer, not set out to dry, outside the back door.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the unsweetened tea nozzle tip with dried build up. ALSO, the Diet Coke diffuser is stained/soiled, on the left end of the service counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a back pack hanging on a wire rack shelf leg, draped over the grits hot box.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed : the hash brown scoop on the front line, the handle was not above the food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the reach-in cooler for eggs has spills on the gaskets.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: the hi temp surface temperature detecting device did not function on the first try.(it had turned off on its own.) other attempts were made. A different probe/hi temp thermometer reached 161° surface temperature.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed: the dish wash machine runs intermittently, cutting on and off during each run. A part has been ordered(it is currently on back order per the manager.)
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the left coffee cup caddy with spills. ALSO, the exterior mop sink has an AC of debris covering the drain.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed: 1 sanitizer pan at 0ppm for chlorine.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the hi temp dish wash machine surface temperature was 147°. ALSO, the gauge reading only came to 172°.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: sliced cheese 44°, on the cook line, on the counter. This was placed in a reach-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the inside of the food warmer(grits) has an accumulation oF debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: to the left of the left soda machine, an accumulation of debris.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: 1 Coke diffuser with debris on it(left end). This was removed for cleaning.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed: the chopped ham with the scoop handle touching product. The handle was adjusted up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the right hand coffee cup caddy with debris.
Raw fruits/vegetables/eggs not washed/clean prior to preparation. Observed: 3 eggs with debris on this in the cook line reach-in cooler. The manager had the eggs removed and discarded.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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: the front line sanitizer bleached(whited) out 2 test strips. The solution was dumped and remade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer was dumped in the front line hand wash sink. The staff member stopped on their own, and dumped the rest on the adjoining drain board.
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