C'S WAFFLES 524 COCOA

Name: C'S WAFFLES 524 COCOA
Address: 5600 SR 524, COCOA, FL, 32926, US
Rating: 12.1

5600 SR 524, COCOA, FL 32926

License #1506325

12.1 Grade F / 100

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February 11, 2026 · 21 findings · 6 critical

Routine - Food

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C'S WAFFLES 524 COCOA in COCOA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 12.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 163 total violations — 17 critical, 18 major, 128 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured them.
[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.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle broken by fryers
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under handsink on cook line Raw
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored on floor in dry storage room.
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. On cook line
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Accumulation of grease on hood system
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. On grill area on cook line Raw
[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
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. And rusty shelves across kitchen
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. No date

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[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
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dishmachine soiled
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All kitchen equipment handles
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank not secured located next to bag in the box rack.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen area
[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
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Employee restroom
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach In back dry storage area. Operator removed.
[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
[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
[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
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on top of screen back door
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cook line under handwash sink
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind grill and fryers in kitchen area on cook line under
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Through the entire establishment
[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
[10-12-5] In-use ice bucket stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice bucket stored on Top of ice machine without a barrier
[33-10-4] Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. Light not working on kitchen hood area
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler under make table. Operator placed new thermometer
[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
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door not self closing
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and reach in freezers in the establishment
[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
[32-17-4] Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Door closure broken in employee restroom
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. White reach in cooler in prep area
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Back dry storage area
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. On mop sink in back area
[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.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 1 living fly found in bar area
[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
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner solution bottle stored next to food prep equipment under 3 compartment sink
[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
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can blocking hand sink in Bar area. Operator removed
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Squeeze bottle top stored in hand sink by cook line. Operator removed
[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
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. On hand sink by ice machine
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Water filter with no date by ice machine

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dishwasher top exterior soiled.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 bottle in back kitchen area not secured. Operator secured.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents on cookline soiled.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline no hair restraint. Employee put on an hair restraint.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups on front counter wet nesting.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in back kitchen area in disrepair. Cove molding in disrepair multiple areas.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white reach in freezer back kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled on cookline near fryer. Reach in freezer interior soiled.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in back kitchen area shelves rust pitted.
[35B-09-4] Screen in door torn/in poor repair Back door screen torn.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored properly. Operator fixed.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near air fryer raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (44F - Cold Holding)
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in handwash sink on cookline and rag in hand wash sink near triple sink area. Operator removed items.
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Water filter near ice machine no date.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dishwasher interior and exterior soiled.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in container of sugar used as scoop.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen area of cookline and dry storage room ceiling soiled and damaged. Dining room wall in southwest area baseboard damaged.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout kitchen area and underneath equipment.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back of kitchen.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Above fryer and grill filters heavily soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Exterior of cooking equipment and legs soiled.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in dry storage room and front counter. Operator discarded.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line flip top reach in cooler.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in front of ice machine in 3 compartment sink area pipe is leaking.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket on front counter sanitizer toxic 500+. Operator remade 200ppm.
[08A-08-5] Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Bag of shredded cheese stored on top of open box of raw bacon.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter packets on dining tables past time temperature control of 4 hours. SEE STOP SALE
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cookline shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cut ham (46F - Cold Holding); butter milk (48F - Cold Holding)
[03F-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Butter packets on dining tables past time temperature control of 4 hours. SEE STOP SALE
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior and exterior of Dish Washing Machine soiled.
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee restroom,
[32-07-4] Bathroom facility not clean. Employee restroom extremely soiled.
[36-51-4] Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.cooks line metal air vents, electrical conduit lines and vents soiled.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling on cooks line not smooth and easily cleanable, holes were previous light fixture was installed.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Multiple areas where baseboards are mixing and/or broken, dry stock room by walk in cooler units, near ice machine, cooks line, under front counter dining room etc.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cooks line employee beverage stored on prep table.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups on front stacked while still wet.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back area bare cement. floors and walls also soiled under and behind equipment, dry stock paper room, hallway and employee restrooms.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Beverage dispensing unit room with hole in wall, back right corner near floor.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White upright reach in freezer unit in need of defrosting, soiled interior as well.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. Cooks line on fry station side, light fixture broken.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Multiple reach in cooler units without ambient air thermometers, produce cooler, reach in cooler holding whole raw shell eggs, dairy cooler. 2 thermo in center reach in cooler but only one within 2° of reading temp accurately, other ambient thermo is for hot holding.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment and food storage coolers, bottom shelves of prep tables and table legs soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in cooler unit in need of interior cleaning.
[21-10-4] Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed cook using dry wiping cloth for multiple purposes, dry hands, wipe surface, removed and re-educated cook.
[42-03-5] Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Currently dry food storage with maintanece items, pipe joint compound stored with coffee mugs, tub of silicone store with lid to cook pot, etc.
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. From hand wash sink in back near ice machine, water leaking from pipe under hand wash sink, appears to be ongoing issue due to bucket in place to catch leaking water.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sprat bottles in prep table and squeeze bottle on cooks line both with clear liquid not labeled,
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Counter food slicer not cleaned after use previous day. Cleaned while inspection was taking place.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Location now serving dinner, separate menu for this meal service and menu is without consumer advisory for burgers served per customer request. Poster emailed to operator to post at location

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector of the ice bin from ice machine soiled.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[36-73-4] All Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee beverages and snacks stored in 2 door reach in cooler unit above client items, need to be serrated and below client items.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table on cooks line.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.cook no hair restraint at all or dishwasher.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned cups/plastic glasses stacked while still wet
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer not maintains temp.
[54-02-5] Evidence of employee smoking or vaping in equipment stock room.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors, baseboards and walls under and behind equipment heavily soiled all thru location.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cases of food items stored on floor of dry stock room, no delivery on this day.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning.mop sink area, light fixture in dry stock room need reattached to ceiling.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooks line equipment heavily soiled. Gaskets for reach in cooler units soiled. Table legs and bottoms shelves of prep tables soiled, exterior of trash cans soile, hand wash sink soiled. Counter high reach in cooler unit on cooks line area were condenser is heavily soiled with old food debris. Hood filters soiled
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of all reach in cooler units soiled
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of paper goods in dry stock room on floor and sleeves of cups on floor.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Grill area
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wiping cloths under grill. Soiled wiping cloth in reach in cooler unit stored with raw eggs.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles on cooks line with clear liquid, water not labeled.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Counter top slicer unit soiled from last time used, all components still intact.
[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. NEw employee, Cassandra does not have a hourly food handler food safety training nor has she filled out the employee agreement.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On deflector of the ice machine.