Key Largo, Monroe County

WAFFLE HOUSE #1310

100270 OVERSEAS HWY, Key Largo, FL 33037

FoodSeating
Latest violations
15
3 High Priority
Mar 20, 2026
City
Key Largo
County
Monroe
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 15

08A-20-5

Detail 24456191

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef burgers stored above raw pork in unit at front counter.

29-37-4

Detail 24456193

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at front counter Repeat Violation

41-15-5

Detail 24456197

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm) at front counter.

22-02-4

Detail 24456194

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with mold- like ice dispenser at front counter.

22-20-5

Detail 24456196

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 24456201

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted next to ice machine, operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-12-6

Detail 24456199

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

50-09-4

Detail 24456200

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-49-4

Detail 24456195

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food next to establishment food on standing unit at front counter, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 24456189

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in freezer.

33-23-4

Detail 24456190

Basic - Grease dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

10-12-5

Detail 24456192

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed soiled ice scoop interior. Operator removed holder to 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24456188

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in standing unit at cook line.

12B-13-4

Detail 24456187

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside standing unit at front counter, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24456198

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior in units at cook line. Repeat Violation

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Basic: 8Total: 13

12A-07-5

Detail 24202128

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at cook line change gloves without washing hands. Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 24202130

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in walk in cooler shelled eggs (48F - Ambient Temperature Cold Holding). Warning

29-37-4

Detail 24202129

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging at ware-wash machine area at front counter. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24202133

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler commercially processed mushrooms (50F - Cold Holding); beef steak (48F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs (48F -ambient ); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding); pork sausage (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator door was left open to clean 1 hour before. Repeat Violation Warning

41-27-4

Detail 24202125

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Coached operator of proper Concentration. Repeat Violation Warning

21-17-4

Detail 24202135

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed bag of clean linens stored on floor. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-06-4

Detail 24202126

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean mugs stored on a soiled tray at front counter. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24202137

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on preparation table at back area. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24202131

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under ice machine and three compartment sink in back preparation area. Warning

08B-37-4

Detail 24202132

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed hose stored above cases of waffle mix at dry storage area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24202134

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in the area around waffle maker soiled with food residue.Operator cleaned area around waffle maker. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24202127

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler to store eggs to the right of cook line soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

21-09-4

Detail 24202136

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet cloths at front counter by coffee maker. Operator discarded of cloths. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-17-4

Detail 23619744

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employees on proper procedures.

03A-02-5

Detail 23619740

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

Detail 23619742

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

22-16-4

Detail 23619743

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

Detail 23619741

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

Detail 23619745

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observe on one of the units next to flat grill at front counter.

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

12A-07-5

Detail 23312425

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

Detail 23312421

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

Detail 23312427

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

50-09-4

Detail 23312426

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 23312423

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

Detail 23312422

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

Detail 23312428

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on HWS by 3 compartment sink.

22-16-4

Detail 23312424

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units at cook line.

21-11-4

Detail 23312420

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at cook line. Corrected On-Site

21-10-4

Detail 23312429

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at grill station.

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 13

12A-07-5

Detail 22758236

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

Detail 22758234

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

Detail 22758225

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

Detail 22758229

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice dispenser interior soiled next to coffee station. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 22758235

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

Detail 22758237

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor Observed bag of clean towels on the floor next to dry storage. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22758227

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

Detail 22758230

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

Detail 22758233

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

Detail 22758231

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

Detail 22758228

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

Detail 22758232

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

Detail 22758226

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed WC next to ice tea dispenser, also next to flat grill.

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

12A-07-5

Detail 22408035

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

Detail 22408039

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

Detail 22408036

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

Detail 22408043

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled drawers where clean utensils are stored under flat grill.

22-20-5

Detail 22408038

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

Detail 22408042

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

Detail 22408041

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under dishwasher machine at the front counter.

31B-04-4

Detail 22408037

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.

23-03-4

Detail 22408040

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

Detail 22408045

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

Detail 22408044

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

Detail 22408034

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the cook line.

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-45-4

Detail 21832493

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the dishwashing machine rinse temp reached 140F Operator must use the triple sink to sanitize equipment, utensils, china,silver and glass ware until the dish washing machine is repaired Repeat Violation

22-56-4

Detail 21832490

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed the dishwashing final rinse 140F. Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 21832494

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed is using time as a public health control as a provisionally at the Delfield reach in cooler while the unit is repaired. Operator does not have the written procedure filled in. Provided operator with the form time as a public health control for,m

22-16-4

Detail 21832489

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the interior of the of the Delfield unit soiled.

29-19-4

Detail 21832491

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water at the kitchen area created by the dishwashing machine drain system

36-50-4

Detail 21832492

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed of the waffles area soiled with dry waffle mix. Observed the gasket of the reach in cooler by the grill in disrepair Repeat Violation

Aug 12, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

22-45-4

Detail 21271366

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine is not sanitizing at 180 F . All dishes will be sanitized in triple sink until repairs are made on dishmachine. Corrective Action Taken

22-56-4

Detail 21271368

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 140F as there the plate gauge used in high temp machine . Technician has been called and triple sink is now set up to sanitize all dishes until technician makes repairs. Corrective Action Taken

24-06-4

Detail 21271367

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean coffee cups stored on soiled racks.

14-11-5

Detail 21271369

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in gaskets are in disrepair on delfield unit holding shell eggs and other units throughout kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 21271365

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler has soiled fan cover and enclosure. Exterior of ice machine is soiled. Soiled reach in cooler gaskets on DELFIELD units. Waffle cooking area and equipment is soiled with food debris.

29-49-6

Detail 21271364

Basic - Standing water in bottom of stand up reach-in-cooler.

36-50-4

Detail 21271370

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust and debris on inside window sills. Observed on the exterior of windows (outside)a build up of debris in the corners. Bob the CFM cleaned all off the window sills inside and also cleaned the debris from the exterior of windows during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

10-01-5

Detail 20982710

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in mushrooms.

51-18-6

Detail 20982711

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 20982712

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler holding waffle mix . Observed soiled gaskets and shelving in reach in cooler next to grill.

33-16-4

Detail 20982713

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 20982715

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed soiled standing water in reach in cooler next to grill.

Dec 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-03-5

Detail 20749128

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed she'll eggs in basket over cook line. Eggs were moved to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-21: Establishment now using time instead of temperature. Time was marked and procedures were provided. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-28: Time instead of temperature is being utilized. Establishment had procedures and time was marked on the eggs.

Oct 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

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

03A-03-5

Detail 20604644

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed she'll eggs in basket over cook line. Eggs were moved to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-21: Establishment now using time instead of temperature. Time was marked and procedures were provided.

53B-05-5

Detail 20604642

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-21: Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20604643

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler by soda fountain. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-21: Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler by soda fountain. Time Extended

Oct 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 14

03A-03-5

Detail 20600587

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed she'll eggs in basket over cook line. Eggs were moved to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20600578

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table hash browns (56°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56°F - Cold Holding); ham (59°F - Cold Holding) As per operator less than 3 hours. Ice was added to bring down temperature. Observed in walk in cooler ambient temperature 52°F, ham (55°F - Cold Holding); steak (52°F - Cold Holding); cheese (56°F - Cold Holding) Operator opened freezer door and ambient temperature went down to went down to 44°F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20600581

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table chili (128°F - Hot Holding); sausage gravy (109°F - Hot Holding) As per operator power button was turned off accidentally. Food out of temperature less than 2 hours. Power switch was turned on. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 20600579

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 20600580

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

24-05-4

Detail 20600582

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted on shelving over prep table. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20600585

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler by soda fountain. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20600588

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed cup lids under counter. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20600575

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in hash browns. Handle was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-02-4

Detail 20600586

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed soiled draw holding utensils on cook line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20600583

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled soda fountain metal back splash. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20600576

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20600577

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach cooler unit next to grill. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20600584

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall behind soda fountain. Warning