WAFFLE HOUSE #1310

Name: WAFFLE HOUSE #1310
Address: 100270 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL, 33037, US
Rating: 84.9

100270 OVERSEAS HWY, KEY LARGO, FL 33037

License #5402682

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84.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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WAFFLE HOUSE #1310 in KEY LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 8 critical, 1 major, 19 minor.

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November 20, 2025

The latest inspection on March 20, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 11 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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.
[33-23-4] Grease dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in freezer.
[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.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[29-37-4] Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at front counter
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in standing unit at cook line.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior in units at cook line.
[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.
[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.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection.

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

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