WAFFLE HOUSE #901
11749 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32817 · 407.380.5447
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect by office.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $250
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022059713 | Dec 7, 2022 | Jan 25, 2023 | $250 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect by office.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in hash browns, employee removed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Gasket on reach in cooler under hash browns in cook line. Removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect by office.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored inside hand sink located in cook line. Removed
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Expired strips for chlorine
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. No food reporting agreements for any employees. Provided printed copy to operator.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on counter by coffee machine in drink station. Manager removed
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in hash browns, employee removed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Gasket on reach in cooler under hash browns in cook line. Removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
Sep 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cracked shell eggs, change gloves and start cooking. Inspector coach employee on proper hand wash.
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect flying over plates located on shelve over make table that has hash browns. 1 small flying insect flying around front counter. 1 small flying insect on garbage can located in cook line
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food orders while wearing a watch and bracelets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler that have hash browns.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee cup stored over bacon in reach in cooler.
Aug 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cracked shell eggs, change gloves and start cooking. Inspector coach employee on proper hand wash.
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. High temperature dish dish machine was not reaching 160F, strip didn't change to black and thermometer went up to 147F only.
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect flying over plates located on shelve over make table that has hash browns. 1 small flying insect flying around front counter. 1 small flying insect on garbage can located in cook line
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food orders while wearing a watch and bracelets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler that have hash browns.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee cup stored over bacon in reach in cooler.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Digital ambient thermometer on walk in cooler not accurate. And ambient analog thermometer inside walk in cooler reading 26F. Ambient temp at time of inspection was 45F due to delivery. Internal temperature of food was 38-42F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of hashbrown cooler and dairy cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. bottom interior of hash brown cooler
Stored food not covered. Milk jug in dairy cooler missing a lid. Operator immediately covered with foil
Sep 27, 2024Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator sanitized and cleaned ice machine during inspection.
Ceiling tile missing. At entrance to dry storage back of the house.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Server serving food. Operator provided beard guard to server.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back of the house by prep tables. Emailed handwashing sign to operator who printed and posted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back of the house tv at entrance to dry storage.
Apr 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On main prep table cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in cooler right next to flat top Fan covers in walk in cooler Ice machine filter covers Bottom of dairy cooler by coffe station
Apr 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. Eggs 30minutes per operator. Operator put correct time
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili, grits, gravy, less than 4hrs per operator (120-29F - Hot Holding);. Advised operator to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quat test strips for 3bay
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent in dry storage
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On main prep table cooler
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Heat machine not sanitizing at 160F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in cooler right next to flat top Fan covers in walk in cooler Ice machine filter covers Bottom of dairy cooler by coffe station
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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. Eggs kept over cook,one per cook they were placed there around 8:44 am. Waffle batter with no time marked.
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. Provide printed one for operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Metal bar drilled into hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee preparing toast while wearing a watch.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed one for operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Grease under flat top.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.Employee foam cup located in reach in cooler close to office and over restaurant food.
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