Inspection Report

Florida DBPR 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 dateOctober 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3720648
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13759141
DBPR license1506325

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority4 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#13High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. First reading 10 ppm, operator primed it. New reading 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then moved to handle ready to eat cheese and waffle mix. Inspector coached employee on proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands and changed gloves **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw Philly steak stored above raw cod fish in reach in freezer on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef steak stored above cooked ready to eat potatoes in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#17High 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 date marked 10/19 stored in reach in cooler on cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationStop Sale
#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter stored on cook line at 80F for 3 hours. Raw shell eggs stored on cook line at 76F for 30 minutes Butter pats on front counter at 68F for 3 hours. Operator was provided with a time as public health control form **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#19High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket On front counter area at 500 ppm. Operator changed solution. New reading 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket and metal scrubber stored inside hand sink on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#21Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine nor Quat test strips available **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#22Intermediate53B-13-5

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. Not available for Randall working at location for more than 60 days

#23Intermediate53B-14-5

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. Expired for Shawn

Basic 12

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches found in dry storage room. Operator cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic35B-01-4

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

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under hand sink on cook line Under ice machine by triple sink area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On triple sink area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-68-5

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

Repeat Violation
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line, and reach in freezer by triple sink **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. On cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler on cook line Hood filters **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple food containers stored in reach in freezer on cook line not covered

#12Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen chicken breasts stinting at room temperature at triple sink to thaw. Operator placed it in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 29, 2026 6:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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