Inspection Report

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C'S WAFFLES 524 COCOA

5600 SR 524 · COCOA · Brevard County · FL 32926

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3696396
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13680533
DBPR license1506325

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate21 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical30 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#22High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed 4 small flying insects on front counter and in kitchen

#23High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cod fish stored above ready to eat onion rings in reach in freezer by triple sink. Raw Philly steak container stored over ready to eat cooked potatoes. Raw shrimp stored over French toast batter in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#24High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Corned beef stored in reach in cooler on cook line date marked 4/27

Stop Sale

Intermediate 6

#25Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand sink on front counter Observed towel stored in hand sink by ice machine. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#26Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips

#27Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink in employee restroom. Operator added paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#28Intermediate11-26-1

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. Operator had employees on shift sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#29Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Raw shell eggs, butter, sausage links and pooled eggs are on time per operator. Provided form during inspection. Operator completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#30Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 21

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In potato container in white reach in freezer at the end of cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. On cook line

#4Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Under hand sink on cook line

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee wallet on shelf in kitchen and employee sunglasses on prep table in kitchen. Also employee drink in reach in cooler by triple sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line. Operator had employee wear a hat during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#8Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under hand sink on cook line

#9Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Across establishment

#10Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. On cook line

#11Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

#12Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezers across kitchen

#13Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave and oven on cook line

#14Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

#15Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink by ice machine, operator placed one **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with buildup of grease Gaskets soiled in reach in freezer on cook line, and in reach in cooler under make table and the reach in cooler on front counter

#17Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from fryers

#18Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quat sanitizer bucket stored next to bread on lower shelf on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored on front counter not protected. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under make table. Operator cleaned up during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#21Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries and blueberries stored over bread in reach in cooler by triple sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.