WAFFLE HOUSE #1310

Name: WAFFLE HOUSE #1310
Address: 100270 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL, 33037, US
Rating: 62.6

100270 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL 33037

License #5402682

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

62.6 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

March 20, 2026 · 15 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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WAFFLE HOUSE #1310 in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 69 total violations — 19 critical, 4 major, 46 minor.

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November 20, 2025

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed soiled ice scoop interior. Operator removed holder to 3 compartment sink.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in standing unit at cook line.
[33-23-4] Grease dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection.
[24-05-4] 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.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[08B-49-4] 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.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in freezer.
[12B-13-4] 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.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior in units at cook line.
[08A-20-5] 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] Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at front counter
[41-15-5] 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] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with mold- like ice dispenser at front counter.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[21-17-4] Clean linens stored on floor. Observed bag of clean linens stored on floor. Operator stored properly.
[24-06-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean mugs stored on a soiled tray at front counter.
[40-06-5] 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.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under ice machine and three compartment sink in back preparation area.
[08B-37-4] Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed hose stored above cases of waffle mix at dry storage area.
[23-03-4] 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.
[22-16-4] 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.
[21-09-4] 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.
[12A-07-5] 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.
[03A-03-5] 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).
[29-37-4] Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging at ware-wash machine area at front counter.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Coached operator of proper Concentration.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[21-17-4] Clean linens stored on floor Observed bag of clean towels on the floor next to dry storage.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink next to coffee machine .
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed silverware inside standing water 93F, Manager discarded water during inspection.
[31B-04-4] 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.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit next to flat grill.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled shelves next to flat grill . Manager cleaned up shelves during inspection.
[42-01-4] 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.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed WC next to ice tea dispenser, also next to flat grill.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook changing gloves without washing hands.
[24-05-4] 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.
[08A-20-5] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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 .
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice dispenser interior soiled next to coffee station.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] 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] 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.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under dishwasher machine at the front counter.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at front counter.
[12B-13-4] 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.
[22-16-4] 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] Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the cook line.
[12A-07-5] 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] 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] 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] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled drawers where clean utensils are stored under flat grill.