Waffle House #435

5991 W Irlo Bronson Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747 · Permanent Food Service · License 5900529

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 83 of 100

Latest visit: Nov 6, 2026 (yesterday)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · no follow-up needed · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Nov 6 complaint inspection
1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 11 basic (2 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-17
Safety score83

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Nov62026

Complaint inspection

13 violations found

First visitNov 6, 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.
13 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 11 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  1 small flying insect in back area.
Intermediate1
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Back-of-house handwashing sink blocked by cart. Operator moved cart.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic11
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Raw pork chops uncovered in walk-in-cooler. Operator covered container.
  Fixed on the spot
  Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
  Unwashed tomatoes and lemons over margarine and creamer in walk-in-cooler. Operator moved ready-to-eat items above unwashed produce.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Cookline cutting board.
  Equipment in poor repair.
  Reach-in-cooler next to back-of-house gaskets damaged and accumulated food debris. Bottom of same reach-in-cooler has large hole at base.
  Repeat violation
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  At entrance to front counter- 25ppm Operator replaced sanitizer solution, 50ppm
  Fixed on the spot
  Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  Multiple washcloths throughout kitchen. Observed operator place wet wiping cloths in solution.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Throughout kitchen.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  Ice bucket not inverted, wet nesting present. Operator inverted bucket.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  To go containers next to bleach and other chemicals under steamwell. Operator moved to-go containers to proper storage.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  Significant food debris, egg shells and other garbage around dumpster.
Reporting only1
- Code 46, Exits: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked.
  For reporting purposes only. Back exit door blocked by cart. Operator moved cart.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Sep242026C71Routine inspection14 violations, 5 high priority No follow-up needed

First visitSep 24, 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.
14 violations found:
- 5 High priority
- 9 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority5
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Ham in make table 58°F. Operator observed the portion was overfilled after just being stocked. Operator moved ham to reach in cooler.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.
  Shell eggs on cook line. Per operator, paper fell down. Operator placed time.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Shell eggs over hamburger buns in prep kitchen reach-in-cooler.
  Repeat violation
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  Observed employee crack shell eggs then change gloves without washing hands between.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  Can of household bug spray with chemicals in prep kitchen. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic9
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
  Scoop for hash browns in make table. Operator placed handle out of contact with food.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  Employee eating in prep kitchen at start of inspection.
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Observed employee on cook line with substantial beard with no beard guard.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Large reach in cooler in kitchen area non operating. Prep kitchen reach-in-cooler has insulation exposed on door.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Reach-in-cooler gaskets throughout establishment.
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  Coffee filters at both coffee machines uncovered/not in container. Cups in holder by large reach in. Operator corrected both items.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Prep kitchen reach-in-cooler.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  Front counter hand wash sink next to dish machine. Operator placed sign.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Wet nesting: Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.