C'S WAFFLES 524 COCOA
5600 SR 524, COCOA, FL 32926
License #1506325
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C'S WAFFLES 524 COCOA in COCOA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 59 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 7 critical, 4 major, 12 minor.
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The latest inspection on October 28, 2026 shows 23 observation rows: 7 critical, 4 major, and 12 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter stored on cook line at 80F for 3 hours. Raw shell eggs stored on cook line at 76F for 30 minutes Butter pats on front counter at 68F for 3 hours. Operator was provided with a time as public health control form
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen chicken breasts stinting at room temperature at triple sink to thaw. Operator placed it in reach in cooler
- [08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Philly steak stored above raw cod fish 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 beef steak stored above cooked ready to eat potatoes in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line, and reach in freezer by triple sink
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler on cook line Hood filters
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket and metal scrubber stored inside hand sink on cook line.
- [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cook line
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under hand sink on cook line Under ice machine by triple sink area
- [36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- [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. Expired for Shawn
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- [41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket On front counter area at 500 ppm. Operator changed solution. New reading 200 ppm.
- [35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches found in dry storage room. Operator cleaned up.
- [14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
- [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On triple sink area
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Multiple food containers stored in reach in freezer on cook line not covered
- [22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. First reading 10 ppm, operator primed it. New reading 50 ppm
- [53B-13-5] 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. Not available for Randall working at location for more than 60 days
- [38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. On cook line
- [16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine nor Quat test strips available
- [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 date marked 10/19 stored in reach in cooler on cook line
- [12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then moved to handle ready to eat cheese and waffle mix. Inspector coached employee on proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands and changed gloves
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