Leesburg, Lake County

WAFFLE HOUSE

9520 US HWY 441, Leesburg, FL 34788

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Jan 8, 2026
City
Leesburg
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.

Jan 8, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 24288940

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw Philly meat over cut onions. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24288941

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Over soda syrup boxes. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24288939

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Right side of flat grill. -Inside cabinet under soda station.

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 24206783

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw beef over raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24206784

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Waffle batter 54f. Less than 4 hours. Cook placed in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03F-01-5

Detail 24206785

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. -Eggs. Time expired at 1:45. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24206786

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

23-03-4

Detail 24206782

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Some hood fillers. -Under cook line equipment.

Jun 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-27-5

Detail 23838446

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Wall under flat grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Time Extended

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23732174

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter packets 75f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill or put on time plan. Warning

03F-01-5

Detail 23732178

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. -Manager determined correct time. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23732176

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Antacid tablets over soda boxes. Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 23732175

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23732179

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

14-10-4

Detail 23732177

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn to left of flat grill. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23732180

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Wall under flat grill. Warning

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

12A-27-4

Detail 23133866

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.

22-20-5

Detail 23133865

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

14-10-4

Detail 23133868

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Prep cooler gasket torn.

36-22-4

Detail 23133864

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Under soda station.

23-03-4

Detail 23133867

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Under flat grill.

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03F-02-5

Detail 22742373

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Manager determined correct time. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 22742371

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -Under dish machine. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22742372

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of flat grill.

22-16-4

Detail 22742374

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cooler at end of line.

Dec 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 22536291

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef patties over raw pork.

03F-02-5

Detail 22536292

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Eggs. Manager determined correct time. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22536287

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Syrup in front handsink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22536290

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22536288

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-10-4

Detail 22536289

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket torn.

22-16-4

Detail 22536286

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. By steam tables. Corrected On-Site

Dec 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-73-4

Detail 21630057

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cookline.

08B-38-4

Detail 21630056

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Soda syrup box. -Bag of onions in dry storage.

23-03-4

Detail 21630055

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Meat cooler gaskets.

22-16-4

Detail 21630054

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in meat cooler. Repeat Violation

Sep 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

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

35A-09-4

Detail 21350008

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 10-15 ants around lemonade machine. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 21350010

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager determined correct time. Raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21350005

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rear handsink. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21350009

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom.

23-03-4

Detail 21350006

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. To right of small flat grill.

22-16-4

Detail 21350007

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water in dessert cooler.

Mar 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03F-02-5

Detail 20931694

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager determined correct time. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20931693

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. On cookline. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20931695

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Skateboard leaned against cart with to go trays. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20931692

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Around top side of rear exit door.

36-22-4

Detail 20931690

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By warewash area. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20931691

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Cooler gasket to right of flat grill. -Pull out drawer gaskets under prep area.

Sep 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-27-4

Detail 20495576

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracked eggs and touched clean handle of spatula without washing hands.

03A-03-5

Detail 20495572

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less per operator less than four hours. Per operator the shell eggs were held for 30 minutes without time mark. Time plan given to manager, Guy. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20495580

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hash browns (54°F - Cold Holding); Cooked Mushrooms (50°F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ham (50°F - Cold Holding) per operator less than four hours. Rechecked Hash Browns at 43° Cooked Mushrooms at 43°. Cooked ham at 42° Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 20495575

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20495578

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine corners, located in the back of the restaurant, has an accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior .

13-07-4

Detail 20495573

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Both cooks are wearing a watch and bracelet while cooking. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20495571

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

05-09-4

Detail 20495579

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside of mini reach in cooler under the cold holding unit.

23-03-4

Detail 20495574

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in the reach in cooler and walk in cooler on the cook line are soiled.

08B-12-5

Detail 20495570

Basic - Stored food not covered. Hamburger patties stored in the walk in freezer was not covered. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20495577

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping clothes are stored on the cutting board on the cook line. Corrected On-Site