C'S WAFFLES 524 COCOA

Name: C'S WAFFLES 524 COCOA
Address: 5600 SR 524, COCOA, FL, 32926, US
Rating: 0.3

5600 SR 524, COCOA, FL 32926

License #1506325

0.3 Grade F / 100

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C'S WAFFLES 524 COCOA in COCOA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 98 total violations — 14 critical, 14 major, 70 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 14, 2026 shows 30 observation rows: 3 critical, 6 major, and 21 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had employees on shift sign.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quat sanitizer bucket stored next to bread on lower shelf on cook line. Operator removed
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under make table. Operator cleaned up during inspection
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. On cook line
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer during inspection
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from fryers
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured it during inspection.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In potato container in white reach in freezer at the end of cook line. Operator removed
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezers across kitchen
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line. Operator had employee wear a hat during inspection
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries and blueberries stored over bread in reach in cooler by triple sink. Operator removed.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand sink on front counter Observed towel stored in hand sink by ice machine. Operator removed
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink in employee restroom. Operator added paper towels
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under hand sink on cook line
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee wallet on shelf in kitchen and employee sunglasses on prep table in kitchen. Also employee drink in reach in cooler by triple sink. Operator removed
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand sink by ice machine, operator placed one
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Corned beef stored in reach in cooler on cook line date marked 4/27
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave and oven on cook line
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Raw shell eggs, butter, sausage links and pooled eggs are on time per operator. Provided form during inspection. Operator completed during inspection.
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. On cook line
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with buildup of grease Gaskets soiled in reach in freezer on cook line, and in reach in cooler under make table and the reach in cooler on front counter
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored on front counter not protected. Operator covered
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Across establishment
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cod fish stored above ready to eat onion rings in reach in freezer by triple sink. Raw Philly steak container stored over ready to eat cooked potatoes. Raw shrimp stored over French toast batter in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed 4 small flying insects on front counter and in kitchen
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing. Under hand sink on cook line

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese on make table at 50 F for 3 hours. Operator placed in freezer. New temp 42F.
[07-08-5] Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter pats on some customer tables. Operator removed.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had employees on shift sign document.
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook on cook line was coached on proper handwashing procedure. Employee washed hands.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in reach in coolers Exterior of kitchen equipment and fryers
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. No date
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle broken by fryers
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored on speed rack in kitchen by bread. Operator removed.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored on floor in dry storage room.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. And rusty shelves across kitchen
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Accumulation of grease on hood system
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. On cook line
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured them.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. On grill area on cook line Raw
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 1 live small flying insect observed on triple sink area
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef steaks stored above cooked ready to eat tater tots in reach in freezer on cook line. Operator removed.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under handsink on cook line Raw
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steaks stored above ready to eat tater tots in reach in freezer on cook line. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat hashbrowns in reach in cooler by fryers. Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat pickles in reach in cooler by triple sink. Operator removed all.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Through the entire establishment
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef steak at 45F in reach in cooler by fryers held overnight. Operator discarded
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In Sliding door reach in cooler by slicer machine in 3 compartment sink area
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Employee restroom
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind grill and fryers in kitchen area on cook line under
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items above make table on cook line. Operator removed
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank not secured located next to bag in the box rack.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler under make table. Operator placed new thermometer
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 1 living fly found in bar area
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen area
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All kitchen equipment handles
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls in bar area not inverted
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. On mop sink in back area
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line
[10-12-5] In-use ice bucket stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice bucket stored on Top of ice machine without a barrier
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters are soiled with grease -exterior of all cooking equipment on cook line
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cutting board make table on cook line, operator removed
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Back dry storage area
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner solution bottle stored next to food prep equipment under 3 compartment sink
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Water filter with no date by ice machine
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat test strips available and expired chlorine test strips
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and reach in freezers in the establishment
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can blocking hand sink in Bar area. Operator removed
[33-10-4] Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door not self closing
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach In back dry storage area. Operator removed.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer in back area soiled -White cutting board on cook line - interior of fryers and baskets
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cook line under handwash sink
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dishmachine soiled
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. On cook line. Operator coached employee.
[32-17-4] Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Door closure broken in employee restroom
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server had a watch and bracelets on
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Squeeze bottle top stored in hand sink by cook line. Operator removed
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. On hand sink by ice machine
[35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly tape located under front counter next to food items in dining area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white tall Reach in freezer in back area
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. Light not working on kitchen hood area
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine in back area
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. White reach in cooler in prep area
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on top of screen back door

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