WAFFLE HOUSE #634
12801 APOPKA-VINELAND RD, Orlando FL 32836 · 407.239.6444
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects in the /ack prep area one in the dining room. Spoke to Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection, Manager notify current pest control service immediately.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature sliced tomatoes 52F stored on the top panel of reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill. Manager replaced sliced tomatoes cut fresh tomatoes
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. Observed two cooks on the line Herny Theodore and Xion miller has no proof of employee food handlers training must provided copy of training by next routine inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink discoloration on interior panel of the side panels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on filters for ice machine.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. observed floor has grease accumulation on the floor tiles grease accumulation near the ice machine.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing inside walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed top and side panels has old food debris left on the reach in cooler.(meat cooler) Observed old food crumbs spilled on the bottom of reach in cooler in the back prep kitchen.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over waffle batter inside reach in cooler located in back prep kitchen.
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. Observed some employees food handling training provided at time of inspection. Spoke to Manager all employees must provide proof by next unannounced inspection.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date on the water treatment filter for the ice machine. Spoke to Maintenance will change or find out updated information.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups stacked wet on the dish rack on the front service cook line.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can near the hand wash sink located in the back prep area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty storage shelves inside reach in cooler next to grill (cook line)
Oct 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 9, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed ants on the window sill near the booths 19 through 21.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects in the /ack prep area one in the dining room. Spoke to Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection, Manager notify current pest control service 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 and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. observed eggs stored on the top shelves on the grill no time marked spoke to Manager placed eggs 12:00pm rechecked @12:40pm less than 2 hours.
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. Observed no coy of clean up of vomit, Manager given a copy at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed brown cutting boards soiled on the cook line.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter not inspected or dated above on the ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed red stains black discoloration interior panel of the ice machine on the side. Ice bin has black mold like growth on the back panel
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed the ceiling tiles peeling in the dry storage room.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed two air conditioner vents are soiled in the back prep area.
Faucet/handle at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water faucet handle not working properly on the hand wash sink located in the back area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris spilled underneath the storage shelves.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects in the dry storage room also near the onion bin container, Notify Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection. Recommend Manager to notify current pest control service.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of sliced ham 45°f, sausage patties 54°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product.(cook line) Manager changed product sausage patties 29°f.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sliced cheese not date marked stored inside reach in cooler overnight ( back prep kitchen)
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups stacked wet in the dish racks on the front service line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door gasket inside reach in cooler used for meats.(cook line)
Faucet/handle at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water faucet not working properly on the hand wash sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of soda stored on the floor back dry storage room.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection report
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler near the toaster has terrible bread crumbs on the edge of the panel.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom reach in cooler located on the cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sliced cheese (block) not date marked stored in reach in cooler overnight.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server scrape plate did not wash after touching soiled plate, explained to Manager at time of inspection training for all employees.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose laying down on drain board, spoke to Manager concerning the problem.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of hash browns 51°f stored on top panel cook line, per Manager less than 4 hours. Recommend to quick chill product in the cooler.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee scooping ice wearing artificial finger nails wearing finger nail polish.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed back panel ice machine has terrible mold like growth on the surface.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile directly above reach in cooler located in the back area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation in the air conditioner vent throughout the restaurant.
Faucet/handle at plumbing fixture. Observed cold faucet will not turn on near three compartment sink.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection report Manager notify District Manager at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign on cook line.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed coffee cups soiled interior stored inside rack on the main line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty storage shelves inside reach in coolers throughout the kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed large amount of standing water in the bottom of cooler located in back prep area.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wiping cloths soiled stored throughout the cook line.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. - raw pork over orange juice
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over waffle batters
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - gravy (111f-123f - Hot Holding). Manager put on cook top for reheat
Ceiling tile missing. - in storage room
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - AC vent in storage room
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets torn at meat cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand wash sink at cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - egg cooler - meat cooler
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. - no trash receptacle at hand wash sink in storage room
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over waffle batter in reach in cooler.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bins.
Ceiling tile is not in place above reach in cooler at back line. Spaces in ceiling at the back line area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Brown cutting boards at the cooks line.
Gaskets in poor repair at the cooks line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Dishmachine area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at reach in cooler and walk in cooler are soiled. Residue build up at the side of the grill.
Unwashed apples stored over drink in walk in cooler.
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.