WAFFLE HOUSE# 96
922 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 813.971.0252
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ 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--2019036501 | Jul 2, 2019 | Sep 6, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 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
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in cooler next to flat top grill on cooks line.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine is soiled with black-mold like substance.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth sitting on food preparation table in front of toasters.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of 4 door refrigerator on cooks line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking water underneath dishwasher.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection 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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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employees wipe down dirty surfaces then picked up mushrooms without Changing gloves or washing his hands. Had a discussion with employee about proper hand washing techniques. Employee washed his hands.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth sitting on food contact surface on cooks line. Management properly stored cloth.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of triple door refrigerator on cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Raw ham stored uncovered in triple door refrigerator in middle of cooks line. Management covered raw ham and properly stored it.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of chlorine on cooks line. Management refilled bucket retested at 100Ppm of chlorine.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pancake batter held on time as a public health control has no time markings. Manager added proper time stamp to pancake batter.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored inside refrigerator on cooks line. Manager discarded drinks.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in notion of double door refrigerator on cooks line. Manager cleaned out refrigerator.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket. Manager removed and properly stored mop.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine - 200ppm+) CORRECTED TO 50ppm
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under dishwashing area.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Packaged crackers stored under tray filled with water, operator moved crackers on top.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in woman's restroom. Handwashing sign next to register faded.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler near soda machine soiled, operator cleaned at time of inspection.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under handwashing sink, discussed with operator. Operator states they are waiting for part.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand wash sink to dump coffee, informed manager/person in charge on proper use of hand wash sink
Ceiling ventilation system inadequate as evidence by condensation on ceiling.
Cutting board near three compartment sink has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed syrup containers in container with water over ready to eat crackers. Manager moved crackers from exposure.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed multiple reach in cooler units on cookline with soiled gaskets. -Observed outside of reach in cooler units soiled with grease like substance on cook line.
Open dumpster lid
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler next to coffee station, manager removed drink and placed in designated area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed two Delfield units with standing water in bottom of reach in coolers.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 19ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) observed on cookline, employee replenished chlorine level to comply.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw sausage cold holding at 45F.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach in cooler lids. Manager removed knife's and places at dishwasher.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf underneath grill has buildup of grease and old food debris.
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