WAFFLE HOUSE #2053
720 CAGAN VIEW ROAD · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34714
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -employee on cook line
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -hashbrowns, ambient (44F – Cooling) -ham (45F – Cold Holding);
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -ham (45F – Cold Holding); held more than four hours per operator. Operator discarded.
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. -hashbrowns, ambient (44F – Cooling). Operator discarded.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical bottle stored by soda boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine, 400++. Operator diluted to proper ppm, 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -BAF hashbrowns stored too close together for proper cooling.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -knife sharpener on cook line –
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in back area. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. -employee working 4 months. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -at server station **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. -in dry storage area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over cook line.
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -coffee pots stored under tray with standing water and syrup dispensers. Water dripping into interior of clean coffee pot, on front line.
12B-09-5Basic – Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. -multiple employees preparing food, delivering food, and washing dishes.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler and walk in freezer. -floor underneath the grill on cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in coolers gaskets on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:47 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 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.