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WAFFLE HOUSE #662

1067 EAST HWY. 98, Destin FL 32541 · 850-837-5671

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats41
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5601824
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham on make bar 46F less than 4 hrs Advised operator to ice for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 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
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Wash and rinse temperatures inaccurate as displayed on gauges. Sanitization confirmed with heat strip
Basic/16-38-5
Feb 23, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in cooler - Condenser / fan box frozen over WIC ambient temperature 41F
Basic/14-69-4
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Final rinse temperature 134-135F per gage and max temperature pod. Advised operator to set up triple sink for manual -wash rinse and sanitize.
Intermediate/22-56-4/Warning
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line hand wash sink used for storage. Items removed during the inspection
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham on make bar 46F less than 4 hrs Advised operator to ice for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5
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. 140 F at gage. Maximum temperature heat strip - No temperature indicated
Intermediate/22-56-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Make line cold bar. Condenser iced over
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Cook line hood and hood vents
Basic/23-03-4

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.