Waffle House #509
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Waffle House #509 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Kissimmee average 78, so Waffle House #509 is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in the bottom of the 2 door reach in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean equipment on the dry storage rack
24-08-4
82
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs over raw pork bacon and sausage in the reach in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. reconstituted Hashbrowns (5/17/24) (46-53F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reconstituted Hashbrowns (5/17/24) (46-53F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.calibrated thermometer with operator, thermometer placed in ice water.temperature reads 36.6
05-06-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking on the front cook-line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice Bucket upright **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee engaged in food prep wearing watch on the cookline .
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor of the reach in cooler.
23-03-4
45
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
95
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food employee dealt with raw eggs moved on to coked foods no handwash - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Next routine **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs , moved on to cook bacon and has browns - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
12A-12-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Next routine **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Next routine **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing begins two door cooler in dish area - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
16-48-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in dish area - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle 3CS leaking , wash and rinse not operating - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Did not observe leaking water, wash and rinse now operating . Pipe broken under 3 comp sink **Time Extended**
29-11-4
43
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food employee dealt with raw eggs moved on to coked foods no handwash
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs , moved on to cook bacon and has browns
12A-12-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing begins two door cooler in dish area
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair gaskets broken in reach in cooler near 3cs.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
16-48-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in dish area
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle 3CS leaking , wash and rinse not operating
29-11-4
33
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -1 hanging above toaster and waffle irons in rear prep area -1 hanging over triple sink Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. -operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has light accumulation of black, mold-like substance
22-02-4
Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic cups in beverage service area **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -puddle of milk on floor in walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
52
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #509 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #509 on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #509?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #509.
How does Waffle House #509 compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Waffle House #509 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Waffle House #509's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #509 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waffle House #509 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Waffle House #509 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #509 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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