Waffles Dream in Clearwater
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1438 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33755Waffles Dream in Clearwater has been inspected 5 times since May 2024, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A handwashing violation was cited in 3 of the 5 inspections (May 2024, March 2025, December 2025), and food contact surface violations appeared in 2 inspections. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 documented 6 high-priority violations including employee health policy, handwashing, and food contact surfaces, but was closed with no further action required. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was noted in the red zone in the dining area during that same inspection.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Waffles Dream in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Waffles Dream in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Waffles Dream in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (6)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Waffles Dream in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Waffles Dream in Clearwater last inspected?
- Waffles Dream in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Waffles Dream in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Waffles Dream in Clearwater are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Waffles Dream in Clearwater had?
- Waffles Dream in Clearwater has had 6 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waffles Dream in Clearwater find?
- Waffles Dream in Clearwater was most recently inspected on July 10, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Waffles Dream in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Waffles Dream in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- Has Waffles Dream in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Waffles Dream in Clearwater has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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