Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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WAFFLE HOUSE #607

4465 W SR 520 · COCOA · Brevard County · FL 32926

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 7, 2021
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3138057
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7708063
DBPR license1502610

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 7, 2021 10:52 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 7, 2021 5:30 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionFly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#13High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dishmachine not reaching 160°. Tried twice with test strips **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 10 live flying insects on light fixtures and booth partitions at main dining counter 1 live flying insect landing on counter by clean coffee cup storage 1 flying insect insect landed on wrapped bread package 1 flying insect landed on sandwich line cutting guard. Board cleaned and sanitized 1 live flying insect by front door 1 live flying insect landing on front dining counter near register 1 live flying insect observed landing on cart holding condiments and unwrapped silverware 4 live flying insects in cabinet under soda machine 2 live flying insects observed in back room by personal items storage 1 live flying insect on wrapped bread in back room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server brought back dirty dishes then poured coffee **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On condiment cart, sanitizer spray bottle **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine across from office **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate53B-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. Missing training for 1 employee hired over 2 months, Charmian **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter /cookline handwash sink water at maximum 83° **Warning**

Warning

Basic 12

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly sticky tape full (approximately 30-40)with dead flying insects over employee personal item carts in back room **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Over triple sink **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-11-4

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gasket, front line 4 door cooler closest to back room door **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout, heavy on floor drains **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Low grout lines collecting moisture and food debris **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Also restaurants trash in grassy area behind building Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Sticky tape over bag in box soda **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side area of cookline equipment heavily soiled with grease Hood filters light accumulation Cabinet under soda machine at front counter heavily soiled Vent cover on ice machine across from office Gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior bottom and shelving on 4 door cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic33-32-4

Basic – Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Back parking lot by dumpsters and area around back door with large amounts of pooling water **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth sitting on condiments cart at front counter **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.