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BEST WESTERN INN & SUITES

17230 NE US HWY 301, Waldo FL 32694 · 3524682500

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1103213
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 24
OCT 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager for establishment at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handling employee at time of inspection, expired 10/25/2022.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Burned food debris build up on backside plate of microwave.
Basic/22-08-4
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection no certified food manager for establishment.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Dec 15, 2025 · At time of follow up inspection person in charge with food manager certification not present and states will email over. Time Extended
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At time of inspection no certified food manager for establishment.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles of kitchen area with water damage and mold like substance.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on kitchen counter with food residue at interior top back corner.
Basic/22-08-4
Utensils in poor condition. In walk in cooler cracked plastic container in use to store food.
Basic/14-12-4
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In the reach in cooler, open containers of milk and liquid eggs missing product date marking.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection one employee still employed with expired food handler training from 02/05/2024.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in kitchen area with water damage/mold like substance.
Basic/36-32-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Most current license available expired 06/01/2023.
Basic/50-09-4
Food stored on floor. Box of orange juice stored in the floor of the kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen with very slow drain.
Basic/29-20-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom next to office.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of yogurt machine on buffet counter.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen.
Basic/29-20-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.