Waffle House #1243
1736 McCoy Rd, Orlando, FL 32809 · Permanent Food Service · License 5808893
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 15 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 basic (2 repeats)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 15, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom.
Shelled eggs over creamer and other items in holding unit. . Management moved eggs.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Milk, management added date mark.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic4
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
On counter of cook line. Management removed it.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
To go bowls on the shelf. Management turned them over.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Dry storage
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.