WAFFLE HOUSE #509
5391 W IRLO BRONSON HWY, Kissimmee FL 34746 · 407.396.2284
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016041164 | Aug 24, 2016 | Sep 20, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent over paper cups in dry storage area dusty, and vent outside of office.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and lettuce over bottles of orange juice. Operator rearranged.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Regular milk and chocolate milk containers in reach-in cooler by cookline opened more than 24 hours, per operator. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Along top of interior of ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on syrup box at bag in box area. Operator moved.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Fork in raw chicken container at reach-in cooler by grill. Operator removed fork. Handle of scoop touching hashbrowns on make table. Operator fixed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk-in cooler door.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach-in cooler soiled. Operator cleaned.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomato's over orange juice bottles in walk-in cooler. Operator moved tomato's.
Mar 5, 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
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked shell eggs no gloves changed, no washed hands. Manager coach employee of gloves used and hands wash.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean equipment on the dry storage rack
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in the bottom of the 2 door reach in cooler.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs over raw pork bacon and sausage in the reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. reconstituted Hashbrowns (5/17/24) (46-53F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reconstituted Hashbrowns (5/17/24) (46-53F - Cold Holding)
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.calibrated thermometer with operator, thermometer placed in ice water.temperature reads 36.6
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice Bucket upright
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking on the front cook-line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee engaged in food prep wearing watch on the cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor of the reach in cooler.
Mar 28, 2024□ 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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Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -manager used thermometer which read 125F. Strip did not turn black. Manager stated calling for service, set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing. -checked 2 times
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/incorrect time marking per manager. -raw shell eggs above grill
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage gravy 105F, less than 1 hour, partial pan portion inside shallow pan with inadequate water level for steam inside tabletop warmer in prep area. Manager replaces
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -gallon of milk inside reach in cooler, manager stated opened 2 days prior to
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -10-25ppm inside sani wipe stations. Manager replaced with 50-100ppm Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food employee dealt with raw eggs moved on to coked foods no handwash
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs, moved on to cook bacon and has browns
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding)
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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing begins two door cooler in dish area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in dish area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle 3CS leaking, wash and rinse not operating
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.