C's Waffles
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
58
Score
Across the available record, C's Waffles has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 25, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about nine violations before that.
“Lights in food preparation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical South Daytona restaurant, which scores around 62. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Grits 44F, gravy 43F, batter 45F, raw burgers 47F. Cooler under steam table. Operator moved to another unit. - sliced cheese on a plate 47F above other containers, main cookline cooler. Advised to store directly in a pan or use time as a public health control **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. 2 new employees on duty with no food handler training **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing outside walk in cooler, damage and hanging in the same area.
36-36-4
Basic - Gaskets in poor repair. Reach in cooler under steam table **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Grease on the ground in front of grease recycling container
28-24-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage and single service storage **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Main cookline cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
61
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burgers over precooked chicken, white freezer door
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burgers 46-47F, grits 44F, batter 47F, double cooler under steam table/waffle makers
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee changed gloves but did not wash hands
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Storage area outside the walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Main cookline cooler
29-49-6
52
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -can of RAID flying insect killer on chemicals storage rack, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. -CHLORINE test kit expired 4/2023
16-37-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles uneven throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in cooler equipment and inside white stand-up reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -light in dry storage room **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -the two handwash sinks in the kitchen have signs that state "Hand Wash Only", provided handwash signs to operator, operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles with apparent water damage over food contact surface storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
61
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -hollandaise sauce 124-126F, per operator less than 3 hours, operator placed under Time As Public Health Control **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -both women's and men's restrooms **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in diced ham, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles with apparent water damage over food contact surface storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch, operator educated employee, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the right side that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -light in dry storage room **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink in dishwashing area loose
29-08-4
58
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -case of raw bacon over cooked peppers and onions in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener lightly soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent above food prep area -vents in dry storage area
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. -tongs hanging off storage rack near waste receptacle, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler door and gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was C's Waffles last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at C's Waffles on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at C's Waffles?
Across the inspection record, “lights in food preparation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at C's Waffles.
How does C's Waffles compare to other restaurants in South Daytona?
C's Waffles most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the South Daytona average of 62.
Has C's Waffles' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at C's Waffles have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at C's Waffles means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is C's Waffles inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, C's Waffles is inspected around two times per year on average.
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