Social House Waterford Lakes

435 N Alafaya Trl, Orlando, FL 32828
American
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
45
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Social House Waterford Lakes, the earliest from 2022. Social House Waterford Lakes was last inspected on Aug 27, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Social House Waterford Lakes' latest score of 45 falls below the Orlando average of 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. queso (72F - Hot Holding). Left out since last night . Operator discarded it . **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. queso (72F - Hot Holding). Left out since last night.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Pico salsa opened 8-24-25 no label . Operator label it . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the walk-in cooler door and bottom of make table both of them .
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple area throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door opened . Operator close it . **Corrected On-Site**
35B-05-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exit door .
35B-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink faucet .
29-11-4
45
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in freezer door rusted . **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Front of the walk-in cooler . **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Top of the reach-in cooler .
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Top of soda storage like a leak . **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate at the kitchen area .
24-05-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles stored on floor at the walk-in cooler .
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink .
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler . **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table .
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lettuce stored on top of clean cut lettuce at the reach-in cooler .
08B-17-4
55
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Blue cheese opened at container since 3-31-24.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Blue cheese opened at container since 3-31-24.
02C-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Between the dishwasher and the walk-in cooler area and the soda storage area.
36-17-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. The 2 door one .
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. The white reach-in freezer door rusted.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By the soda storage area .
36-32-5
52
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid wasp and hornet spray near dish area - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
41-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over veggie burgers in chest freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidenced by ice in handsink behind bar - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At server station, behind bar **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near back door - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dish area, food storage area**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At soda area near expo - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
47
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid wasp and hornet spray near dish area
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over veggie burgers in chest freezer
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidenced by ice in handsink behind bar
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared Ahi tuna, printed menu as well as online menu **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At server station, behind bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near back door
51-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At soda area near expo
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dish area, food storage area**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
43
Jan 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
50
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Social House Waterford Lakes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Social House Waterford Lakes on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Social House Waterford Lakes?

Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Social House Waterford Lakes.

How does Social House Waterford Lakes compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Social House Waterford Lakes most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Social House Waterford Lakes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Social House Waterford Lakes have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Social House Waterford Lakes 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 Social House Waterford Lakes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Social House Waterford Lakes is inspected around three times per year on average.