Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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WAFFLE HOUSE #1310

100270 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3682444
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13579754
DBPR license5402682

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#12High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef burgers stored above raw pork in unit at front counter.

#13High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at front counter **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm) at front counter.

Intermediate 1

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with mold- like ice dispenser at front counter.

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted next to ice machine, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#5Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food next to establishment food on standing unit at front counter, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in freezer.

#7Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

#8Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed soiled ice scoop interior. Operator removed holder to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in standing unit at cook line.

#10Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside standing unit at front counter, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior in units at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.