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WAFFLE HOUSE #2203

1633 TAYLOR RD STE A, Port Orange FL 32128 · 386.214.9557

Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats38
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7407364
Grade history
FEB 24
DEC 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -waffle batter 52f less than 1 hour per manager
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -meat/eggs reach-in cooler door gaskets -shelf underneath cooking equipment has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath dishwasher, employee cleaned
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler: green storage rack shelf
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -multiple reach-in coolers in front service area
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth.
Basic/24-17-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of napkins stored on the floor in dry storage area, operator relocated
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 31, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No hot running water at three-compartment sink, water 69F
Intermediate/27-06-4/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwash sink at front counter water 72F -men's and women's bathrooms handwash sinks water 69F -handwash sink across from office water 70F
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4/Warning
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -waffle batter 52f less than 1 hour per manager
High priority/03A-02-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand was blocked by clipboard,next to ice machine
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -chlorine 200 ppm corrected to 100ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk-in cooler: Ambient air thermometer with cracked face reading 23F, operator installed new ambient air thermometer
Intermediate/05-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch, employee removed
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup on equipment in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of lids stored on floor in dry storage area, operator relocated
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside back wall of ice bin next to pre-packaged juice refrigerator has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Intermediate/22-02-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -receipt books and other office supplies stored on/above soda bags-in-boxes
Basic/40-06-5
Ice buildup on equipment in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves have a light accumulation of food debris
Basic/23-03-4

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.