WAFFLE HOUSE #318
5350 S KIRKMAN RD, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-351-0730
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
JAN 24
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FEB 25
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JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Eight flying insects in office, by soda cartons, and by beverage station
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $680
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018020586 | Feb 26, 2018 | May 22, 2018 | $680 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 raw shell eggs cracked in four door reach in cooler on cooks line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored on soap container for hand wash sink, operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets of reach in coolers on cooks line
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Four door reach in coolers in cooks line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service cups not protected, operator placed lid on top cup in dispenser
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair./wait station reach in cooler gasket torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wait station reach in cooler gasket soiled. Four door reach in cooler gasket soiled/next to hot holding unit.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Four door meat reach in cooler. Four door reach in cooler next to hot holding unit.
Aug 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 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 at cook line.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled./observed cook placed raw sausage and raw bacon on the grill then touched utensils without changing gloves and washing hands./manager coached cook immediately/
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Per manager, raw shell eggs out less than 4 hour/placed time marked immediately
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./hand sink next to dish machine with a bottle of cleaner inside/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled. Front line ice bin interior soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./drink bottom on shelf over condiments/discard by manager immediately.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./cook wearing a watch while cooking and preparing food/removed immediately/
Equipment in poor repair./wait station reach in cooler gasket torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Front prep table with ice build up. Walk in freezer door with ice build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wait station reach in cooler gasket soiled. Four door reach in cooler gasket soiled/next to hot holding unit.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Soda cups not protected on the top. Coffee filters not inverted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Four door meat reach in cooler. Four door reach in cooler next to hot holding unit.
Feb 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled at beverage stations by cookline and by waffle station.
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker filter not dated.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled door gaskets on reach in cooler on front line
Feb 12, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Eight flying insects in office, by soda cartons, and by beverage station
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled at beverage stations by cookline and by waffle station.
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker filter not dated.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled door gaskets on reach in cooler on front line
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Eight flying insects in office, by soda cartons, and by beverage station
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in bin has mold like substance
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. less than 4 hours, Lettuce ( 51F - Cold Holding -prepped at 8:30am 9:20 was 43F);
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled at beverage stations by cookline and by waffle station.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hash browns in reach in cooler prepared riot day per operator not date marked.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishwasher temperature at 148F
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice maker filter not dated.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in dry storage area
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing watch
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled door gaskets on reach in cooler on front line
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in dry storage area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - Employee water bottle on storage rack at the end of cooks line.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -all reach in cooler door gaskets at front line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Double door reach in cooler at front counter.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In Reach in cooler front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink outside back door.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle batter as per operator has been pulled from refrigerator 45 minutes prior. Operator placed in ice bath for temperature recovery. (55F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine in kitchen area inside is soiled.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Ice bucket stored on top of ice machine not properly stored.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored in food prep area above heat well on cooks line.
Equipment in poor repair. Cold holding unit gasket under make line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine exterior is soiled. Flat top grill on cooks line is soiled. Hood filters are greasy. All cold holding unit gaskets on front line.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Stored coffee filters not covered on cooks line coffee station.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and lettuce stored over ready to eat fruit juices in walk in cooler.
Dec 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or mold-like substance. -inside of ice machine has a light accumulation of pink, mold-like substance -reach-in cooler shelves have a light accumulation of food debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink at front prep area being used to store bottle of dish detergent, operator relocated
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -operator states that there is no manager on duty and the office is locked
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/wiping cloths. -CHLORINE test strips expired 3/23
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -operator states that there is no manager on duty and the office is locked
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -operator states that there is no manager on duty and the office is locked
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -floors at entrance to kitchen
No copy of latest inspection report available. -operator states that there is no manager on duty and the office is locked
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -wrapped single service bowls and lids stored on the floor in rear prep area, operator relocated
Stored food not covered. -ice tea urn lacking cover, operator covered
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 0ppm, operator refilled, retested 25ppm
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -marked exit path in dining room partially blocked by cart containing utensils and various other items
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.