Waffle House #435
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, Waffle House #435 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Waffle House #435's 43 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
43
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
55
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
52
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insects by cook line not landing to any food . Next routine visit per supervisor.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored at the reach-in cooler back area . Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed it to operator and he did print it and start sign it . **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To scoop mushrooms at the walk-in cooler . Operator trash it . **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed more than one employee cooking food wearing watch .
13-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves. Interior or the make table build up soil.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the reach-in cooler back area . **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored at the reach-in cooler at the back . Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
52
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on hash browns in dry storage
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets walk in cooler door
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go lids on floor
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
78
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) operator added more water down to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Coconut milk And water bottle above ready to eat food in reach in cooler
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In back prep area
29-49-6
74
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.4 small flying insects found in back prep area Next unannounced inspection per supervisor Christal **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill reach in cooler ; ham (44- Cold Holding);; cut lettuce (45 - Cold Holding) Advised operator to keep lid on during not busy hours to keep temperature down **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted Advised operator to invert **Corrective Action Taken**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler next to grill Advised operator to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of grill **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Safe temp refrigerator next to back manager office Reach in cooler next to soda machine Operator cleaned out reach ins **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
55
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. See stop sale. Observed raw shell eggs at cook line with no time mark. Manager states eggs less than 4 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dishwasher - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-07: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #435 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #435 on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #435?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #435.
How does Waffle House #435 compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Waffle House #435 most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Waffle House #435's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #435 have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Waffle House #435 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Waffle House #435 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #435 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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