WAFFLE HOUSE #1310
100270 Overseas Highway
Florida, 33037
Key Largo Park
Monroe County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe soiled walk in cooler shelves. Also observe on 3 units at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observe next to dishwasher at front counter. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observe on one of the units next to flat grill at front counter.
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employees on proper procedures.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe raw burgers (49F - Cold Holding) and sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee less than 3 hours. Operator mentioned reach in cooler is on defrosting at 8:00 am.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observe Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm) at front counter, operator discarded and replaced with a new solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag on prep table by 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at cook line. Also observed under dishwasher machine.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on HWS by 3 compartment sink.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units at cook line.
- 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at grill station.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing her hands at cook line.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef hamburgers stored above raw pork on reach in cooler at cook line. Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes not inverted on top of flat grill , Also next to ice tea station. Manager inverted dishes during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 21-17-4:Basic - Clean linens stored on floor Observed bag of clean towels on the floor next to dry storage. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink next to coffee machine . Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed silverware inside standing water 93F, Manager discarded water during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign next to dishwasher at front counter, Also across from office. Manager printed sign and posted property. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit next to flat grill.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves next to flat grill . Manager cleaned up shelves during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop being stored inside mop bucket next to public restroom, Manager stored mop properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed WC next to ice tea dispenser, also next to flat grill.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changing gloves without washing hands. Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef patties over raw pork chops inside reach in cooler next to flat grill. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in prep area next to flat grill. As per Manager less than 4 hours . Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice dispenser interior soiled next to coffee station. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/31/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
12
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. Observed soiled interior of ice dispenser next to coffee machine at the front counter.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food plate at preparation table next to warmer at the back preparation area. Manager moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under dishwasher machine at the front counter.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at front counter.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed coke bottle inside Delfield unit at front counter, Manager moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior at unit next to flat grill at front counter.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the cook line.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed Manager changing gloves and no hand wash.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed Manager cracking eggs and proceed to scoop waffle mix and gloves not changed.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey (50F - Cold Holding); county ham (59F - Cold Holding) as per Manager less than 3 hours, employee kept walk in cooler door open to cool down walk in cooler.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled drawers where clean utensils are stored under flat grill.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/31/2023 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).