BROOKSVILLE, Hernando County

WAFFLE HOUSE 504

30481 CORTEZ BLVD, BROOKSVILLE, FL 34602

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Nov 10, 2025
City
BROOKSVILLE
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 10, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

21-07-4

Detail 24181722

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Employee tested bucket at 200 ppm. Employee retested bucket at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 23947977

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced towels at hand sink next to back door. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23947978

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed drink from server station table. Corrected On-Site

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 23762293

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich Station- ; Sliced Ham (48F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked Mushrooms (46F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager add ice to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

53B-01-5

Detail 23762294

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.

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-13-5

Detail 23432214

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Due to recent remodel, manager does not have training certificates for all staff currently on site. Some digital copies provided during inspection.

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22757164

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Operator has received books, is in process of getting employees certified Time Extended

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

22-49-4

Detail 22737444

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature machine not reaching temperature due to leak in hot water booster Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22737445

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 22737446

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Clean water leaking from booster under three compartment sink in cook line area. Operator placed buckets underneath to contain water. Operator states part has been orders to repair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Operator contained water, no longer leaking, repairs in progress Time Extended

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

22-49-4

Detail 22734667

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature machine not reaching temperature due to leak in hot water booster Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22734670

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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-49-4

Detail 22734668

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks not segregated from food for sake in Reach-in-Cooler near three compartment sink Warning

36-22-4

Detail 22734666

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Clean water leaking from booster under three compartment sink in cook line area. Operator placed buckets underneath to contain water. Operator states part has been orders to repair Warning

29-08-4

Detail 22734671

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Clean water leaking from booster under three compartment sink in cook line area. Operator placed buckets underneath to contain water. Operator states part has been orders to repair Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22734669

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled card board used as line inside bottom of Reach-in-Cooler near office Warning

Oct 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 22381707

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Operator stated a food safety class for the staff was completed but certificates are not at the establishment. Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 22381708

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: Time Extended

Aug 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

53B-01-5

Detail 22198846

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. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22198850

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22198847

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored above to go boxes in storage area and on cook line to the right of the waffle irons. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22198851

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with watch on wrist preparing food. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22198849

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at rear handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22198848

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22198845

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in multiple stations. Discussed with employee. Warning

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 7Basic: 3Total: 13

35A-02-6

Detail 21826630

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four flies in office. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 21826638

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw bacon with gloves and did not change gloves and wash hands before handling clean equipment. Discussed with manager. Manager had employee change gloves and wash hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21826631

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler ham (52F - Cold Holding). Manager put on ice. Manager states ham was moved to cooler within the last hour. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21826635

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. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21826629

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of cooler to left of grill soiled. Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 21826632

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Clint Parsons is manager on duty. No food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 21826639

Intermediate - 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/ three servers, one cook and one manager with no food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning

16-62-1

Detail 21826634

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21826641

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 21826640

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21826633

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21826637

Basic - Employee beverage container in cooler over food items. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21826636

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Three door cooler gaskets soiled. Warning

Sep 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21337875

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler next to grill Ham (48F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (46F - Cold Holding) manager put items on ice to chill Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 21337872

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. Eggs with no time mark. Manager time marked eggs. Corrected On-Site

53A-02-7

Detail 21337871

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Clint Parsons is manager on duty, no food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 21337876

Intermediate - 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/ one cook, three waitresses and one manager with no food manager certification on duty.

53B-14-5

Detail 21337874

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

40-06-5

Detail 21337873

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lunchbox on top of box of lemons in reach in cooler by ice machine. Manager removed lunchbox. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

53A-02-7

Detail 21021377

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager on duty is Clint Parsons. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-19: Manager on duty this visit is Clint Parsons. He does not have a food manager certification. Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 21021378

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ Four employees on duty and manager with no proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-19: Five employees on duty. One manager with no food certification on duty. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21021380

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. All training provided through unapproved provider. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-19: Manager states there is no new employee training. Admin Complaint

36-37-5

Detail 21021379

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-19: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21021376

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-19: Time Extended

Feb 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

53A-02-7

Detail 20870498

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager on duty is Clint Parsons. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20870502

Intermediate - 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/ Four employees on duty and manager with no proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20870503

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. All training provided through unapproved provider. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 20870501

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20870499

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater over to go items. Manager moved to employee area. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-17-5

Detail 20870504

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by dish machine. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 20870500

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in stand up cooler in back room. Manager moved all items to employee area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-37-5

Detail 20532907

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen.

33-23-4

Detail 20532909

Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

22-16-4

Detail 20532906

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior by soda machine has accumulation of soil residues.

21-07-4

Detail 20532908

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 0ppm. Manager fixed to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site