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WAFFLE HOUSE #68

631 W15TH STREET, Panama City FL 32401 · 850-785-9078

Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1304905
Grade history
JUN 24
DEC 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups on the line not protected from possible contamination. Manager place lid on the top of the cup.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the front line. Manager removed the water from bottom of the unit.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Presence of rust on the drying rack located above the triple sink area.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin in the server station on the left side of the waffle cooking area has the presence of buildup in the corners.
Basic/22-20-5
Clean linens stored on floor. In the dry storage room. Operator properly stored them during inspection.
Basic/21-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve cups stored on the floor in the area adjacent to the triple sink area.
Basic/25-05-4
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. Presence of a drill on the drying rack on top of the triple sink area. Operator relocated and stored properly during inspection.
Basic/42-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet in the ware wash triple sink area.
Basic/29-11-4
Apr 29, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in ladies restroom. Operator printed and posted sign during inspection.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine tested at over 200ppm. New solution made, tested at 100ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on cook line reach in.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor has accumulation of debris behind ice machine.
Basic/36-73-4
Jun 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling vent over cook line soiled with accumulated dust
Basic/36-34-5
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. 1 server working with no proof of food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on cook line upright reach in.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on cook line up right cooler gaskets, and around gasket area of cook line drawers.
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.