Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

WAFFLE HOUSE

2480 E HWY 50 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3455442
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8751382
DBPR license4508626

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority12A-27-4

High 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, cracked egg then touched ladle and spatula used for cooking hashbrowns .Educated operator.

#9High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw beef patty over raw pork in reach in cooler on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate13-06-4

Intermediate – Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -employee scooping ice, making drinks on front line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks holding cups on front line

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machine in kitchen and ice bins on front line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drinks stored next to condiments on front line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee scooping ice and making drinks on front line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler

#5Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket not stored inverted in kitchen.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler, reach in coolers on cook line and kitchen -fans in walk in cooler -exterior reach in cooler door in kitchen -ceiling vents in kitchen

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -on cook line

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.