WAFFLE HOUSE
2480 E HWY 50 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw bacon over fully cooked Delmonico steak in front line reach in cooler. Operator moved to top shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-38-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. -waffle batter (44-49F – ambient cooling since last night), in deep, covered containers, reach in cooler beside ice machine.
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -waffle batter (44-49F – ambient cooling since last night), in deep, covered containers, reach in cooler beside ice machine.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage gravy (120F – Hot Holding); chili (119F – Hot Holding). Front line, less than four hours per operator. Holding unit had run out of water. Moved to flat top grill for rapid reheat. Operator added water to holding unit. Gravy 181, chili 186F **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -waffle batter (44-49F – ambient cooling since last night), in deep, covered containers, reach in cooler beside ice machine.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -plastic guard on ice machine -ice bin on front line -interior of reach in coolers need wiping down **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty rack. -plastic lids above triple sink **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -observed employee serving food wearing no hair restraint. Upon seeing inspector employee put tied hair back and put hair restraint on. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -brown cutting boards **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler and under dry storage shelves **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf under cooking equipment on front line
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -beside ice machine **Repeat Violation**
33-30-4Basic – Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. -wood pallets **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 6, 2026 7:55 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.