Waffle Stop
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2024
41
Score
Waffle Stop appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 7, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, showing up three times.
Waffle Stop's latest score of 41 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Observed no time mark on eggs out for 1.5 hours. Operator added time mark. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Educated operator and cook on time as public health control. **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed reachin cooler on cook line not working. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Observed soiled refrigerator handle next to double glass door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
74
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.Observed cook washing hands less than 10 seconds. Educated cook and rewashed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed oatmeal at 84F on top of steam table. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed sanitation bucket at 0 ppm. Cook corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
Intermediate - 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.Gave operator printed copy during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed cook draining potato water into hand wash sink. Educated cook on protocol. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.Operator properly filled out plan during inspection. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed tuna salad not date marked made previous day.
02C-02-5
43
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 10ppm. Service tech came and corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad at 64 degrees and chicken salad at 67 degrees in slide door cooler, overnight per operator. Operator discarded products and moved all other foods to proper refrigeration. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tuna salad at 64 degrees and chicken salad at 67 degrees in slide door cooler, overnight per operator. Operator discarded products.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then handling clean utensils without washing hands. Educated operator and employee on proper hand washing techniques.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed ground coffee exposed and not covered.
08B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed butter packets time marked at front counter but no written plan available.
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings on cook line have peeling paint. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls next to cook line have peeling paint. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
35
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 76F stored at room temperature in the wait station area. Owner stated the butter had been at room temperature for 2 hours. Owner placed the butter in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat sausage and ham. Owner removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling above the cook line has chipped and peeling paint.
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the cook line and dishwasher area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution reading 00ppm. Owner replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
61
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee food handler training expired on 8/1/22 and 9/1/22. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on the cook line and back of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage dish rack soiled. Exhaust hoods soiled. Shelves under all preparation tables soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Both lights above the cook line missing shields As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle Stop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle Stop on file is from Nov 7, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle Stop?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle Stop.
How does Waffle Stop compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Waffle Stop most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Waffle Stop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle Stop have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Waffle Stop means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Waffle Stop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle Stop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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