WAFFLES DREAM
1438 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33755 · 7275204976
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024
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4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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. Email form 5030-104 to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food ( employee food-raw shell eggs) stored over or with unwashed produce ( strawberries ) in cooler by dining area. Manager relocated eggs to bottom drawer and labeled employee food
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Boba 46 F in deli style cooler stacked on top of covered container. In the cooler overnight No temperatures taken today. Manager discarded boba.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boba 46 F in deli style cooler stacked on top of covered container. In the cooler overnight No temperatures taken today. Reviewed food storage with manager. Manager discarded boba.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bug spray and tube of caulking stored next to to-go cups in storage closet. Manager relocated items
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager handwashing sinks must be assessable at all times. Manager relocated trashcan
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Reviewed with the manager
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in restroom. Water at 76 F. Hot water not available. Reviewed with manager that hot water has to be 85 F or more to properly wash hands.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in refrigerator. Reviewed with manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on table next to to go containers by hand wash sink. Manager relocated cell phone
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk inside deli reach in cooler. Manager date labeled milk
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink. Manager relocated trash can. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - strawberries in strainer inside hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only. Manager relocated strainer
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in restroom. Water at 75 F run for 2 minutes.
Food ( bag of flour and packages of pancake mix) not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in the front counter area. Manager relocated items
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in front counter area.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone in the dining area. For reporting purposes only.
May 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 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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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Reviewed with manager hand wash
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Food ( bottles of water ) stored on floor. Reviewed with manager hand
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives in front counter area. Reviewed with manager hand wash.
Jun 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing 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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Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
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. Email form 5030-104 to operator.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Plan review packet states the ceiling is washable tile, the ceiling is acoustic tiles
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. Plan packet states the ceiling tile is washable tiles, they are acoustic tiles.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside the refrigerator.
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.