WAFFLE HOUSE #1266
3665 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321-868-0885
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In open top reach in cooler next to cook line cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Diced ham has no date mark. Manager date marked.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. First temperature at 148F, second run at 159F
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Verified license from previous inspection report. License is current. Establishment is open and operating
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored with soda bibs. Manager moved bags
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Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Gauge is reading 170-190
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate and along edges
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Chemicals and medications stored over soda bibs. Operator moved
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade all containers 50ppm
Oct 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In open top of reach in cooler cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Stored above fill line of unit. In lower holding area of reach in cooler to the right of cook line sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (54F - Cold Holding); ham (55F - Cold Holding); waffle batter (53F - Cold Holding)
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. Transfer employees and newest hires
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. 150°F. Operator adjusted unit. Second check at 160°F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items delivered on 10/20. Stored on the floor in dry storage room.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Remade to 50ppm
Apr 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp unit only reaching 145°F
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. On shelf in dry storage room. Operator discarded
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior upper rear wall of ice bin for soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
Food stored in a prohibited area. Syrups and honey bottles stored on tray with standing water. Operator discarded
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups in dispenser sleeve do not have a covering. Operator covered
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths sitting in buckets with no sanitizer solution. Operator added solution.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook handled raw bacon with gloved hands. Changed gloves with no hand wash, then began Tucson clean plates and handles of cooking equipment
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. In reach in cooler to left of cook line. Condenser at top interior is dripping. Pan used to catch drip is ineffective. Replaced with deeper/larger pan
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of Togo cups and boxes stored on the floor in dry storage. Operator placed on crates
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 150ppm. Operator remade 50ppm
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest emitting strip in rear kitchen beneath training tv. Operator discarded
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server did not wash hands after clearing dirty dishes and prior to delivering plates of food to customers
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in women's restroom
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on countertop are not covered
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server using personal phone did not wash hands prior to delivering plates of food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In open top reach in cooler next to cook line cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding)
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Multiple employees on shift that have not signed documentation, operator had employees review and sign
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. Sage
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Dry storage areas
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In either restroom
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of stand up reach in coolers to left of cook line
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.