Waffles Dream

1438 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33755

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Waffles Dream appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

By comparison, the average Clearwater facility scores 79, putting Waffles Dream on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - 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 . **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - 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 .

27-16-4

Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in front counter area .

14-06-4

May 29, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Reviewed with manager hand wash

41-05-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - 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.

53B-01-5

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives in front counter area. Reviewed with manager hand wash.

14-55-4

Basic - Food ( bottles of water ) stored on floor. Reviewed with manager hand

08B-38-4

Jun 28, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - 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/ **Warning**

50-08-7

Intermediate - 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 **Warning**

51-16-7

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. Email form 5030-104 to operator. **Warning**

11-27-4

Basic - 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. **Warning**

36-37-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside the refrigerator. **Warning**

05-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffles Dream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffles Dream on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Waffles Dream compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Waffles Dream most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Waffles Dream's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Waffles Dream have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Waffles Dream means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Waffles Dream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffles Dream is inspected around three times per year on average.

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