WAFFLE HOUSE
9520 US HWY 441, Leesburg FL 34788 · 352-326-2024
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. -Eggs. Time expired at 1:45.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw Philly meat over cut onions.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Over soda syrup boxes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Right side of flat grill. -Inside cabinet under soda station.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw beef over raw shell eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Waffle batter 54f. Less than 4 hours. Cook placed in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. -Eggs. Time expired at 1:45.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Corners.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Some hood fillers. -Under cook line equipment.
Jun 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Wall under flat grill.
Apr 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter packets 75f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill or put on time plan.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. -Manager determined correct time.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Antacid tablets over soda boxes.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn to left of flat grill.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Wall under flat grill.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Prep cooler gasket torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Under soda station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Under flat grill.
Mar 22, 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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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Manager determined correct time.
Drain cover(s) missing. -Under dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of flat grill.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cooler at end of line.
Dec 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef patties over raw pork.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs. Manager determined correct time.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Syrup in front handsink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open in reach in cooler.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket torn.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. By steam tables.
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.