Waffle House
3740 Nova Rd, Port Orange, FL 32129 · Permanent Food Service · License 7407363
What drove the grade
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160°F was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 7 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 16 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 2 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 16, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
More time given
- First visitOct 7, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160°F was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160°F.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -150°F-157°F using ambient dish thermometer,manager continued to run dishwasher with 160°F heat strip failing to reach measurement/indication of reaching 160°F minimum temp. Manager set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -175°F
Basic2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
-door sweep at base of walk in cooler
Fixed on the spot
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
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.