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WAFFLE HOUSE# 414

Food safety records indicate WAFFLE HOUSE# 414 in ALTAMONTE SPRINGS has 8 inspections with a 3.6/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

278 Douglas Avenue
Florida, 32714
Seminole County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/17/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13632576

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/13/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 10894710

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 6 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -Clean plates on soiled shelf above cook line -interior drawer with pans and service towels
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Water, jacket, purse on bag in a box soda. And purse hanging over grits on steamwell. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use waffle container cracked
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Cabinet under soda fountain closest to back kitchen
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -interior of Cooler on line where waffle batter and hashbrowns are stored
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In line cool well Cut tomatoes, ham ; (56-62F - Cold Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Advise to put on ice or deeper pans in cool well. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits in back right steamwell 108-109F hot holding less than 4hrs per operator. Steamwell isnt working. Operator reheated on stove to 165F Corrected On-Site Warning

7/9/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 13455650

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -gallon of maple syrup stored in soiled cabinet under ice bin at front counter. Operator moved product and cleaned exterior of container. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -at cooler next to grill. Knives removed, washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -filling plastic container in cook line hand wash sink. Advised. Corrected On-Site

5/21/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10745713

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -side, white deflector panel soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12/17/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8783520

Met Inspection Standards

7 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust over cooks line
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Orange juice bottles stored on floor in walk-in-cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to reach in cooler s across from box sodas soiled Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler end of front line towards prep area soiled Corrected On-Site
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink left of dish machine is leaking under sink

4/9/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8532337

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -tiles around ceiling vents.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -interior of reach-in cooler with batter and hash browns soiled. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -some shelves in storage cooler by office getting rusty.

10/20/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8381886

Met Inspection Standards

2 high

  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee cracked raw shell eggs, removed gloves and began putting on new gloves without washing hands. Advised, employee washed hands prior to putting on new gloves. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -WD-40 on shelf with, above soda syrup boxes. Corrected On-Site

8/7/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8310097

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in both stand up coolers at cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: 3 food handlers at time of callback. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Provided form Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: No proof. District manager had all employees present read and sign Employee Reporting Agreement. All other employees will be instructed to read and sign on arrival for next shift. **Time Extended**