WAFFLE HOUSE #435
5991 W IRLO BRONSON HWY, Kissimmee FL 34747 · 770.729.5700
Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insects by cook line not landing to any food. Next routine visit per supervisor.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022047751 | Sep 7, 2022 | May 2, 2023 | — |
| 4--2022038344 | May 17, 2022 | Oct 4, 2022 | — |
| 4--2022007074 | Jan 28, 2022 | Mar 23, 2022 | — |
| 4--2021029008 | May 19, 2021 | Aug 12, 2021 | $1,200 |
| 4--2021007657 | Feb 2, 2021 | Mar 17, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then handle clean spatula on cooks line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger patties over hydrated hash browns in reach in cooler in prep area, operator moved items to different shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw chicken breast 45° in reach in cooler next to flat top. Per operator held overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken breast 45° in reach in cooler next to flat top. Per operator held overnight. Operator discarded items
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while in preparation of breakfast items. Operator had employee remove bracelets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets throughout cooks line. Operator started cleaning gaskets.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple open employee beverages in 3 different reach in coolers from cooks line to prep area. Operator moved beverages out of cooler into an employee designated area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In reach in cooler in prep area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On bottom of reach in cooler in prep area. On bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator cleaned up standing water.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs in reach in cooler over hash browns. Operator moved eggs to bottom
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced tomatoes in cooler at 47°, Per operator tomatoes were cut yesterday and held overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes in cooler at 47°, Per operator tomatoes were cut yesterday and held overnight.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler on cook line soiled. Operator cleaned reach in cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on both sides of line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple towels on cook line
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burgers stored over raw bacon and sausage patties, all thawing in reach in cooler next to 3 compartment sink Operator moved
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored hanging off of shelf with clean batter containers Operator removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in front of coffee machine at beginning of cookline
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket reach in cooler under make table
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Bottom of walk in freezer door
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop stored with handle touching rehydrated hash browns in make table next to grill Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in back next to 3 compartment sink
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at end of cookline near storage entrance
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored at the reach-in cooler back area. Operator removed it.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insects by cook line not landing to any food. Next routine visit per supervisor.
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. Emailed it to operator and he did print it and start sign it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To scoop mushrooms at the walk-in cooler. Operator trash it.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed more than one employee cooking food wearing watch.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves. Interior or the make table build up soil.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the reach-in cooler back area.
employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored at the reach-in cooler at the back. Operator removed it.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 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. Milk and chocolate milk
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled sanitizer bucket in sink. Educated
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. One of the bathrooms
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One of the bathrooms
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris. 4 door reach in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door reach in cooler in back
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on hash browns in dry storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets walk in cooler door
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go lids on floor
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door reach in cooler
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected to 50 ppm
Jul 13, 2023Inspection 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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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) operator added more water down to 100ppm
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Coconut milk And water bottle above ready to eat food in reach in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In back prep area
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.