WAFFLE HOUSE #1310
100270 OVERSEAS HWY · KEY LARGO · Monroe County · FL 33037
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 3
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changing gloves without washing hands. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties over raw pork chops inside reach in cooler next to flat grill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (47F – Cold Holding) in prep area next to flat grill. As per Manager less than 4 hours . **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice dispenser interior soiled next to coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes not inverted on top of flat grill , Also next to ice tea station. Manager inverted dishes during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-17-4Basic – Clean linens stored on floor Observed bag of clean towels on the floor next to dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink next to coffee machine . **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed silverware inside standing water 93F, Manager discarded water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign next to dishwasher at front counter, Also across from office. Manager printed sign and posted property. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit next to flat grill.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves next to flat grill . Manager cleaned up shelves during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop being stored inside mop bucket next to public restroom, Manager stored mop properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed WC next to ice tea dispenser, also next to flat grill.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:46 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.