Waffle House #634
12801 Apopka-Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32836 · Permanent Food Service · License 5804677
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 11 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 5 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 11, 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Checked temperature sliced tomatoes 52°F stored on the top panel of reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill. Manager replaced sliced tomatoes cut fresh tomatoes
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two cooks on the line Herny Theodore and Xion miller has no proof of employee food handlers training must provided copy of training by next routine inspection.
Repeat violation
Basic5
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed top and side panels has old food debris left on the reach in cooler.(meat cooler) Observed old food crumbs spilled on the bottom of reach in cooler in the back prep kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed pink discoloration on interior panel of the side panels.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed dust accumulation on filters for ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
observed floor has grease accumulation on the floor tiles grease accumulation near the ice machine.
Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Observed light shield missing inside walk in cooler.
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.