WAFFLE HOUSE #2053
720 CAGAN VIEW ROAD · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34714
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Less than four hours per operator: cut tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding); diced ham (51F – Cold Holding); chicken sausage (49F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F – Cold Holding) hashbrowns (47F – Cold Holding) Cold unit is down, ambient temperature 50F, parts is on order. Operator placed top make table on Time as a Public Health Control. Provided form, operator filled out and placed sticker on unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bottles of cleaner stored on rack next to condiments on front line, operator moved to chemical rack **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of ice machine and ice bin
Basic 6
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -reach in coolers/make table to the left of cooking equipment ambient temperature 50F. Work order is in, parts are on order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Dish storage shelves above triple sink with rust that has pitted the surface. Operator placed plastic shelf liners on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -cook on line was wearing a watch, educated operator, watch was removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on all reach in coolers are soiled -underside of coffee machine **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -to go coffee cups in beverage area, operator placed lids on the top cup **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface from hand sink in back kitchen. Operator turned drain cover to allow water to run into drain. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 3:45 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.