WAFFLE HOUSE
2480 E HWY 50 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken next to raw pork in reach in cooler on front line **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage gravy (114F – Hot Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator chose to discard. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine 200++++. Operator dumped, made new solution, 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks on front line -ice machine **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -waffle batters in reach in cooler on front line. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 17
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on front line
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing at dish machine
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -phone on counter by coffee cups and drink cooler
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employees on cook line prepping food, cooking food and scooping ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -plastic containers above triple sink
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under ice machine.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -butter in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
33-24-4Basic – Garbage enclosure area in disrepair.
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler, front reach in cooler by ice bin -exterior cover of ice machine -ceiling vent in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in back kitchen.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -lids above triple sink
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -front line and kitchen **Repeat Violation**
13-10-4Basic – Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint. -cook line at make table
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -cups in holders by soda machine
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:26 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.