WAFFLE HOUSE #988
1901 NORTH COVE BLVD., Panama City FL 32405 · 850-913-0554
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.
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Inspection history
8 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
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front line.
Water leaking from faucet/handle front leaking.
Mar 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breast cooked to final temperature of 160F. Cooked placed chicken back on grill and cooked to final temperature of 169F,
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certification for Phillip Waddell.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust over three compartment sink area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
Interior of prep area hot box in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves. Mold like substance on reach in cooler gasket.
May 12, 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
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust on ceiling tiles above waffle station.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water on the floor next to ice machine. Operator mopped up the water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs in both the ladies and men's restrooms.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs, changed gloves and handled clean plates, on hand wash.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Phillip Waddell expired 11-16-22
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 3 servers, 2 cooks observed. Manager arrived at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler.
Hot hold sham in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance and/or dust build up on walk-in cooler fan guard.
Jun 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs with gloves hands, begin handling ready to eat sandwich with same gloves and no handwash. Discussed with employee and issued stop sale on sandwich.
Stop sale issued due to cross contamination from raw shell egg to ready to eat sandwich.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 5 cook/servers
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Hand wash sink in back kitchen area. 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 3 cooks/servers employed over 60 days.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves and fan,
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Disposable cups not inverted or protected. Cups covered at time of inspection.
Nov 7, 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
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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No completion date on certificate for some employees. Dates determined at time of inspection and written on certificates.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris behind make table. Manager cleaned at time of inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam cups stored uncovered right side up in dispenser. Manager put lids on dispenser.
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.