Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

WAFFLE HOUSE #634

12801 APOPKA-VINELAND RD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32836

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3429270
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8718296
DBPR license5804677

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#11High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sliced cheese (block) not date marked stored in reach in cooler overnight.

#12High 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. Observed server scrape plate did not wash after touching soiled plate, explained to Manager at time of inspection training for all employees.

#13High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose laying down on drain board, spoke to Manager concerning the problem. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of hash browns 51°f stored on top panel cook line, per Manager less than 4 hours. Recommend to quick chill product in the cooler.

Intermediate 1

#15Intermediate13-06-4

Intermediate – Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee scooping ice wearing artificial finger nails wearing finger nail polish.

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed back panel ice machine has terrible mold like growth on the surface.

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile directly above reach in cooler located in the back area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation in the air conditioner vent throughout the restaurant. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle at plumbing fixture. Observed cold faucet will not turn on near three compartment sink.

#5Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection report Manager notify District Manager at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic16-48-4

Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed coffee cups soiled interior stored inside rack on the main line.

#8Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty storage shelves inside reach in coolers throughout the kitchen.

#9Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed large amount of standing water in the bottom of cooler located in back prep area.

#10Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wiping cloths soiled stored throughout the cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.