How many health inspections has WAFFLE HOUSE #509 had?

WAFFLE HOUSE #509 has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has WAFFLE HOUSE #509 ever been shut down?

Yes, WAFFLE HOUSE #509 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at WAFFLE HOUSE #509?

The most frequently cited violations at WAFFLE HOUSE #509 are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Shell stock requirements.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?

ALLERGIC REACTIONS: Food allergies affect 32 million Americans. Allergic reactions cause 30,000 emergency room visits and 150-200 deaths annually in the US. Major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) can cause anaphylaxis within minutes of exposure. Cross-contact with trace amounts can be fatal. Demonstrate allergen awareness: identify the major food allergens, prevent cross-contact during storage and preparation, accurately communicate ingredient information to customers, train all food handlers on allergen management. Use separate equipment for allergen-free preparation. Clean and sanitize surfaces between allergen and non-allergen food preparation.

WAFFLE HOUSE #509

5391 W IRLO BRONSON HWY, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Osceola County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EAST COAST WAFFLES INC · License: SEA5900732

WAFFLE HOUSE #509 in Kissimmee, FL has 28 inspections on record with 197 total violations (7 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

28Inspections

197Violations

1Closures

Data current as of March 5, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for WAFFLE HOUSE #509
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 24, 2016	Roach activity	08:22:00

Inspection History (28)

Mar 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Aug 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

May 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Mar 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Mar 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Aug 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

May 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 26, 2022 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V25 Allergen awareness

Jan 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

V42 Equipment condition

Aug 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Jan 24, 2018 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jan 18, 2018 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jan 10, 2018 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 9, 2016 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 31, 2016 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 25, 2016 — Complaint Full· 17 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 24, 2016 — Complaint Full· 31 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

WAFFLE HOUSE #509 has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Osceola County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.59.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has WAFFLE HOUSE #509 had?: WAFFLE HOUSE #509 has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has WAFFLE HOUSE #509 ever been shut down?: Yes, WAFFLE HOUSE #509 has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at WAFFLE HOUSE #509?: The most frequently cited violations at WAFFLE HOUSE #509 are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Shell stock requirements.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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