Waffles Dream
1438 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33755 · Permanent Food Service · License 6218636
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 10 routine inspection4 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 2 basic-24
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 10, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
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.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Bug spray and tube of caulking stored next to to-go cups in storage closet . Manager relocated items
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Reviewed with the manager
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F 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 .
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: 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
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in refrigerator.
Reviewed with manager .
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: 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
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.