WAFFLE HOUSE
2115 CRAWFORDVILLE HWY, Crawfordville FL 32327 · 850-252-1557
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2024
AUG 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
4 Live, small flying insects found Observed three flies on window seal in dining area and 1 fly on reach-in cooler left of the make line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2026031000 | Apr 22, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cookline handled raw chicken with gloved hands, changed gloves without washing hands, and proceeded to handle equipment in waffle station. Manager had the employee wash hands before continuing to work at cookline.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: Diced ham (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the ham was placed into the refrigerated make-table from another cooler between 6am and 7am this morning. The time is now 12pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: Diced ham (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the ham was placed into the refrigerated make-table from another cooler between 6am and 7am this morning. The time is now 12pm. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Raw shell eggs held at room temperature at cookline indicated as being held using Time as a Public Health Control with time marks "8am-12pm". The time is now 12:08pm. Manager stated the eggs were replenished at 10am and added the proper time mark.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from hose connection in kitchen at front counter.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Manager and employee at cookline stated the raw shell eggs were pasteurized eggs and must be reheated to 135F. Inspector verified that the eggs are raw shell eggs and educated the employees on minimum cooking requirements during this inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near office completely blocked by rolling rack. An employee unblocked the sink during this inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three employees working in kitchen and handling food without proof of food handler training. Manager stated all three employees have been employed at this location for more than 60 days.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cups and bottles stored on prep table and on rolling cart beside single-use items at front counter.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease overflowing from bucket onto ground beside building.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Copy of most recent inspection unavailable upon request.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets quaternary 0ppm and 100ppm. Manager had an employee dump and refill the buckets with sanitizer during this inspection.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Per manager eggs came out 930am. Manager wrote time for eggs.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water was off for handwashing sink, manager turned it on.
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of water. Per manager drip from hash browns, advised to store a pan underneath to catch any drainage. Manager cleaned.
May 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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4 Live, small flying insects found Observed three flies on window seal in dining area and 1 fly on reach-in cooler left of the make line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the coffee station. Operator correct during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a bottle without a label in storage area. Operator corrected during time of inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the back door.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink containers in reach-in cooler by coffee station. Operator corrected during time of inspection.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per manager dish machine is inoperable and will not be used until repaired.
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.