Clermont, Lake County

WAFFLE HOUSE

2480 E HWY 50, Clermont, FL 34711

FoodSeating
Latest violations
20
1 High Priority
Apr 29, 2026
City
Clermont
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 17Total: 20

08A-05-6

Detail 24544726

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw sausage and bacon over fully cooked delmonico in reach in cooler on front line, operator moved delmonico to top Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 24544721

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -hashbrowns in upright reach in cooler, operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24544723

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks -ice bin at soda station and ice machine in kitchen

36-34-5

Detail 24544725

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen and back hallway Repeat Violation

24-06-4

Detail 24544724

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -plastic lids in crates above triple sink, operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24544730

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -brown cutting boards on cook line are chipped

36-73-4

Detail 24544731

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler -under shelves/racks in dry storage Repeat Violation

33-15-4

Detail 24544732

Basic - Garbage dumpster located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.

33-20-4

Detail 24544735

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle and egregious sanitation.

33-29-4

Detail 24544727

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open.

10-14-5

Detail 24544739

Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 24544733

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -raw pork on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24544736

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -ladies restroom, operator posted. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24544737

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -all gaskets Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24544740

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -upright in kitchen

14-33-4

Detail 24544738

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -kitchen

25-06-4

Detail 24544734

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -cups

33-30-4

Detail 24544728

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. -wood pallets

08B-17-4

Detail 24544729

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed tomatoes over juices in walk in cooler. Operator moved juices to top. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24544722

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -above CO2 tank in kitchen

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 14

12A-27-4

Detail 24107664

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -cook cracked shell eggs then handled cooking utensils and touched cooler with no glove change/hand wash. Educated operator and employee, employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 24107674

High Priority - 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 on cook line

53B-13-5

Detail 24107666

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. -operator has changed to Chez Pierre, State Food Safety, unable to obtain certificates from website.

36-34-5

Detail 24107675

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen

35A-03-4

Detail 24107676

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead in dry storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 24107670

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at dish machine. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24107673

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door

36-73-4

Detail 24107665

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under shelves in dry storage, under ice machine and upright reach in cooler in kitchen Repeat Violation

10-14-5

Detail 24107672

Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted between uses. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24107669

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and sides of upright reach in cooler in kitchen and all reach in coolers on front line. -exterior doors and handles of all reach in coolers -wall by back door is soiled.

12B-13-4

Detail 24107668

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -open beverage above cooling hash browns in upright reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24107667

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -front line and upright reach in cooler in kitchen.

25-06-4

Detail 24107677

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -to go coffee cups by cooler in server area, operator placed lids on top to cover Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 24107671

Basic - Upright reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, in kitchen

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 17Total: 22

08A-20-5

Detail 23696897

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken next to raw pork in reach in cooler on front line Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 23696903

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sausage gravy (114F - Hot Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator chose to discard. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 23696912

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine 200++++. Operator dumped, made new solution, 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23696901

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks on front line -ice machine Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23696908

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -waffle batters in reach in cooler on front line. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23696913

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 23696909

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting boards on front line

29-18-4

Detail 23696911

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at dish machine

40-06-5

Detail 23696902

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -phone on counter by coffee cups and drink cooler

13-07-4

Detail 23696916

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employees on cook line prepping food, cooking food and scooping ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23696907

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers above triple sink

36-73-4

Detail 23696900

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under ice machine.

36-17-5

Detail 23696899

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 23696898

Basic - Food stored on floor. -butter in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

33-24-4

Detail 23696914

Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair.

33-19-4

Detail 23696896

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 23696910

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler, front reach in cooler by ice bin -exterior cover of ice machine -ceiling vent in kitchen Repeat Violation

36-64-5

Detail 23696906

Basic - Objectionable odors in back kitchen.

16-46-4

Detail 23696915

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -lids above triple sink

22-16-4

Detail 23696895

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -front line and kitchen Repeat Violation

13-10-4

Detail 23696905

Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint. -cook line at make table

25-06-4

Detail 23696904

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -cups in holders by soda machine

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-27-4

Detail 23021388

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 touched ladle and spatula used for cooking hashbrowns .Educated operator.

08A-20-5

Detail 23021386

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw beef patty over raw pork in reach in cooler on cook line Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-06-4

Detail 23021387

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -employee scooping ice, making drinks on front line. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23021384

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks holding cups on front line

22-20-5

Detail 23021381

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machine in kitchen and ice bins on front line. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23021382

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drinks stored next to condiments on front line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 23021390

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee scooping ice and making drinks on front line. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23021385

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler

10-14-5

Detail 23021383

Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 23021391

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler, reach in coolers on cook line and kitchen -fans in walk in cooler -exterior reach in cooler door in kitchen -ceiling vents in kitchen

22-16-4

Detail 23021389

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -on cook line

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 22633278

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled. Filters under the hood suppression system are soiled. Interior of storage cabinets are soiled on the front line area. Vents are soiled throughout the establishment. The vents on the ice machine and the exterior of the ice machine door are soiled. Reach-in cooler gaskets are soiled by the condiment station area on the front line area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: The vents on the ice machine and the exterior of the ice machine door are soiled. Reach-in cooler gaskets are soiled by the condiment station area on the front line area.All other violations complied. Time Extended

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 17

41-10-4

Detail 22631340

High Priority - Degreaser stored next to clean linen on storage shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-13-4

Detail 22631344

High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes then handled clean dishes without washing hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22631335

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored next to milk in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22631333

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw tenderized beef stored next to raw pork in walk in cooler. Raw bacon stored next to raw sausage in upright cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22631338

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 44 f, cheese 44 f, ham 45 f, mushrooms 48 f held less than four hours in walk in cooler stated operator. Operator called technician. Advised operator to keep walk in freezer door open. Hash brown 47 f, milk 45 f held less than four hours in reach in cooler. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22631346

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy 127 f, held less than four hours stated operator. Operator adjusted thermostat. Warning

13-06-4

Detail 22631341

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Server is handling ice.

22-02-4

Detail 22631331

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder is soiled in the back line area. Tea pitcher is stained. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 22631342

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22631336

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin in the front line area. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22631334

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On back prep table. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22631332

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers are wearing watches and bracelets. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22631337

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 22631347

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Has brown sat front line area. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22631345

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of walk in cooler door is soiled. Filters under the hood suppression system are soiled. Interior of storage cabinets are soiled on the front line area. Vents are soiled throughout the establishment. The vents on the ice machine and the exterior of the ice machine door are soiled. Reach-in cooler gaskets are soiled by the condiment station area on the front line area.

08B-17-4

Detail 22631343

Basic - Unwashed lemons stored over bottled juice in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22631339

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves and interior of all upright reach-in coolers have accumulation of soil residues.

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 22178492

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clean chemicals so stored next to new utensils. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22178490

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gallon bleach stored in hand sink on front line.

16-62-1

Detail 22178491

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

22-20-5

Detail 22178487

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-69-4

Detail 22178489

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

22-16-4

Detail 22178488

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on front line.

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 14

12A-09-4

Detail 21777972

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touching soiled apron then putting on gloves with no hand wash.

03F-02-5

Detail 21777962

High Priority - 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. Manager added time on eggs on cooks line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 21777968

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on hand sink at dish machine. Manager relocated. **corrected on site ** - Bleach and all surface cleaner over bottled water in dry storage room. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 21777961

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+. Manager corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21777965

Intermediate - 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. Provided to operator and posted. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21777963

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch.

13-04-4

Detail 21777966

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.

24-08-4

Detail 21777970

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of beverage cups at wait station

36-73-4

Detail 21777969

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler

23-03-4

Detail 21777959

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - counter under griddle soiled - shelves in walk in cooler soiled

35B-03-4

Detail 21777960

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door at rear of kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 21777971

Basic - Reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout kitchen

25-06-4

Detail 21777964

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go cups at soda machine not inverted. Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 21777967

Basic - Unwashed lettuce stored over ready-to-eat mushrooms in walk in cooler. Manager relocated. Corrected On-Site

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-34-5

Detail 21567430

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 21567432

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To Go beverage cups not protected above sleeve. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 21567429

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups inadequately dried. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21567428

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soil under grilldle/flat top - storage shelves soiled throughout Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21567431

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in rear. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Time Extended

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 14

03F-02-5

Detail 21356543

High Priority - 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. Manager added time. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21356547

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose Bibb at mop sink outside back door. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21356545

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In rear by office. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21356544

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21356549

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21356539

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21356540

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To Go beverage cups not protected above sleeve. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21356541

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups inadequately dried. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21356538

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored on Carbon dioxide tank. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21356550

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by manager office. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21356542

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soil under grilldle/flat top - storage shelves soiled throughout Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21356546

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in rear. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21356551

Basic - Stored food not covered. Grits in rear holding area not adequately covered. Warning

08B-74-1

Detail 21356548

Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Stored on floor near water filter in back storage room. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-13-4

Detail 20846765

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee loaded dirty dishes for dish machine, then handled clean pans without washing hands.

12A-09-4

Detail 20846768

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee at cook line cracked raw shell eggs, then handled sausage without washing hands and changing gloves.

14-11-4

Detail 20846769

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on upright cooler in back room.

22-16-4

Detail 20846767

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of standing water. 2 upright coolers in kitchen area.

36-27-5

Detail 20846766

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind coffee machines soiled.

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 20350871

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw pork, then changed gloves would washing hands and plated toast.

03A-02-5

Detail 20350866

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle batter 52° on counter by waffle irons less than 1 hour, manager moved to cooler.

31B-02-4

Detail 20350869

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink by office.

08B-49-4

Detail 20350868

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks in upright cooler with food. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20350870

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 20350867

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket.