WAFFLE HOUSE #2053
720 Cagan View Road
Clermont, Florida, 34714
Woodridge
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/27/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin at server area. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on cook line Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line -filters on hood suppression system -underside coffee maker Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed tomatoes over bread in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -employee on cook line, cracked egg then handled cooking utensils and clean plate. Educated operator,employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/21/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice bin in kitchen -ice bin at server soda station Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment and reach in cooler door handles on cook line.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -brown cutting board on cookline
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee scooping ice, making drinks wearing a watch
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under dry storage racks in storage room Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line. New gaskets are on order. -underside of coffee machine Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -container on storage rack. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -on cook line Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed tomatoes over juice in walk in cooler.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar on server side cart on line. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -chili (91F - cooling for 3 hours), reach in cooler on cook line,
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -chili (91F - cooling for 3 hours), reach in cooler on cook line,
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -1 flying insect in back kitchen by soda boxes. -1 crawling insect under ice machine, operator killed, discarded and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-38-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. -Waffle House hashbrowns (44F - ambient Cooling, prepared 10/19)
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -hashbrowns (44F - ambient Cooling, prepared 10/19
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -chili (91F - cooling for 3 hours), reach in cooler on cook line -Waffle House hashbrowns (44F - ambient Cooling, prepared 10/19)
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by boxes, back kitchen Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 17 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
20
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -at server station Repeat Violation
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -in dry storage area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over cook line.
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -coffee pots stored under tray with standing water and syrup dispensers. Water dripping into interior of clean coffee pot, on front line.
- 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. -multiple employees preparing food, delivering food, and washing dishes.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler and walk in freezer. -floor underneath the grill on cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in coolers gaskets on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -on cook line. Repeat Violation
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -employee on cook line
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -hashbrowns, ambient (44F - Cooling) -ham (45F - Cold Holding);
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -ham (45F - Cold Holding); held more than four hours per operator. Operator discarded.
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -hashbrowns, ambient (44F - Cooling). Operator discarded.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -chemical bottle stored by soda boxes. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine, 400++. Operator diluted to proper ppm, 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -BAF hashbrowns stored too close together for proper cooling.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -knife sharpener on cook line -
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in back area. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. -employee working 4 months. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2024 revealed 20 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Meat cooler. -Standing water in meat cooler. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Case of disposable gloves on floor in dry storage. Corrected On-Site
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Condenser leaking in meat cooler.
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).