WAFFLE HOUSE# 414
278 DOUGLAS AVE, Altamonte Springs FL 32714 · 407.869.1999
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In line cool well Cut tomatoes, ham; (56-62F - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Advise to put on ice or deeper pans in cool well.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling container of water in hand sink by dish machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates and utensils at dish machine area and cooks line
Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In line cool well Cut tomatoes, ham; (56-62F - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Advise to put on ice or deeper pans in cool well.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits in back right steamwell 108-109F hot holding less than 4hrs per operator. Steamwell isnt working. Operator reheated on stove to 165F
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -Clean plates on soiled shelf above cook line -interior drawer with pans and service towels
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Water, jacket, purse on bag in a box soda. And purse hanging over grits on steamwell. Operator removed
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use waffle container cracked
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Cabinet under soda fountain closest to back kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -interior of Cooler on line where waffle batter and hashbrowns are stored
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -filling plastic container in cook line hand wash sink. Advised.
Food stored in a prohibited area. -gallon of maple syrup stored in soiled cabinet under ice bin at front counter. Operator moved product and cleaned exterior of container.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -at cooler next to grill. Knives removed, washed, rinsed and sanitized.
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -side, white deflector panel soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Dec 17, 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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust over cooks line
Food stored on floor. Orange juice bottles stored on floor in walk-in-cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to reach in cooler s across from box sodas soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler end of front line towards prep area soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink left of dish machine is leaking under sink
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -tiles around ceiling vents.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -interior of reach-in cooler with batter and hash browns soiled. Operator cleaned.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -some shelves in storage cooler by office getting rusty.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee cracked raw shell eggs, removed gloves and began putting on new gloves without washing hands. Advised, employee washed hands prior to putting on new gloves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -WD-40 on shelf with, above soda syrup boxes.
Aug 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/
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. Provided form
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in both stand up coolers at cook line
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