WAFFLE HOUSE #567
6502 US HWY 301, Tampa FL 33610 · 813.621.2227
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
MAR 24
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MAR 25
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink and 1 dead roach on cooksline floor
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021037750 | Aug 9, 2021 | Sep 28, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn reach in cooler door gaskets in kitchen at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood are soiled with old grease at time of inspection.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired 2025 license posted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on containers above 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda machine closest to kitchen entrance soiled with slime. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed insulated cups stored on floor in dry food storage area. Employee stacked boxes 6 inches off floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected on tiered shelf across from soda machine. Employee placed in bag.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket located in the middle of the cook line at 10ppm, employee remade 100ppm.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back kitchen area was blocked by brooms.
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/. Observed 5 employees working and no Certified Food Manager Donnell Lewis Assistant Manager
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on top shelf of cooksline not inverted
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on cooksline. Operator discarded, cleaned and sanitized area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled with dust and grease
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On cooksline
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooksline
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back and front kitchen area and underneath cooking equipment Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen and dining room. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen areas
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Operator replaced all sanitizer buckets 100 ppm chlorine
Nov 22, 2024Inspection 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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Food stored on floor. Box of eggs stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Broken egg in bottom of triple door cooler by soda boxes.
Mar 14, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Water leaking from faucet/handle. At 3 compartment sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Prep reach-in-coolers on cooksline and Grill top with encrusted debris
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large bread rack in back kitchen area
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on top shelf of cooksline soiled with food debris.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink and 1 dead roach on cooksline floor
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees apron and personal empty food containers stored on prep table in back kitchen area
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled back kitchen area, cooksline and dining area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cooksline
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.