WAFFLE HOUSE 919
2215 HWY 71, Marianna FL 32448 · 850-482-2247
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food stored on floor. Milk cartons containing bottles of water stored on floor in walk in cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo cups in holder not covered or inverted for protection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket by back door not hung to dry.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook cracking shell egg with gloves no handwash.
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. Shell eggs held at room temperature with no time stamp. Manager stated that eggs were removed from cooler at 8:00 am current time 9:56. Time was written on signage for eggs to correct.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Build up of mold like substance in interior of large ice machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters uncovered not inverted for protection on coffee mugs in server alley. Togo cups in shoots not covered or inverted properly.
Jun 12, 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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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Waffle House training provided by manager. Not approved source for training.
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw sausage patties and raw ground beef stored over pork chops. Manager moved pork chops to top cooler shelf.
Stop Sale issued on ice in ice machine due to boil water notice.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed 1 gallon whole milk and 1/2 gallon chocolate milk with no date mark. Manager stated milk was opened within the last two days. Manager labeled with date.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided manager with DBPR written plan.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink near dry storage area and at handwashing sink near dish machine. Restocked at time of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Waffle House training provided by manager. Not approved source for training.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed hot water dish machine at 104F.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed crack in bottom back left corner of dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on ground around grease receptacle.
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. 3 door cooler near door to back kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service cups not stored inverted or covered. Manager placed cover on cups.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In 4 door cook line cooler.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no trash can near handwashing sink near dry storage area. Manager brought trash can.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 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. Observed shell eggs out at room temperature with no time stamp. Manager stated eggs were pulled from refrigeration at 10 a.m. Manager wrote time stamp on product.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo cups in shoots not covered or inverted for protection. Observed coffee filters stored with no cover for protection.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tea in service not covered for protection in server alley.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed small box or book in food prep area personnel item.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed sever with bracelet engaging in food prep.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without properly drying wet nesting.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters not covered out on counter.
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.