Waffle House #1310
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
33
Score
Across the available record, Waffle House #1310 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near nine violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Key Largo average 69, so Waffle House #1310 trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef burgers stored above raw pork in unit at front counter.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at front counter **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm) at front counter.
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled with mold- like ice dispenser at front counter.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not inverted next to ice machine, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food next to establishment food on standing unit at front counter, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in freezer.
36-01-4
Basic - Grease dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed soiled ice scoop interior. Operator removed holder to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in standing unit at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside standing unit at front counter, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior in units at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
33
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in walk in cooler shelled eggs (48F - Ambient Temperature Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose hanging at ware-wash machine area at front counter. **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler commercially processed mushrooms (50F - Cold Holding); beef steak (48F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs (48F -ambient ); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding); pork sausage (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator door was left open to clean 1 hour before. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Coached operator of proper Concentration. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee at cook line change gloves without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on preparation table at back area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under ice machine and three compartment sink in back preparation area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed hose stored above cases of waffle mix at dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in the area around waffle maker soiled with food residue.Operator cleaned area around waffle maker. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler to store eggs to the right of cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet cloths at front counter by coffee maker. Operator discarded of cloths. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean mugs stored on a soiled tray at front counter. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed bag of clean linens stored on floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-17-4
32
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing her hands at cook line.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef hamburgers stored above raw pork on reach in cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag on prep table by 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at cook line. Also observed under dishwasher machine.
36-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on HWS by 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at grill station.
21-10-4
47
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
37
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey (50F - Cold Holding); county ham (59F - Cold Holding) as per Manager less than 3 hours, employee kept walk in cooler door open to cool down walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed Manager changing gloves and no hand wash.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed Manager cracking eggs and proceed to scoop waffle mix and gloves not changed.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled drawers where clean utensils are stored under flat grill.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food plate at preparation table next to warmer at the back preparation area. Manager moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under dishwasher machine at the front counter.
36-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed coke bottle inside Delfield unit at front counter, Manager moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior at unit next to flat grill at front counter.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the cook line.
21-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled interior of ice dispenser next to coffee machine at the front counter.
22-20-5
39
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the dishwashing machine rinse temp reached 140F Operator must use the triple sink to sanitize equipment, utensils, china,silver and glass ware until the dish washing machine is repaired **Repeat Violation**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed the dishwashing final rinse 140F. **Repeat Violation**
22-56-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed is using time as a public health control as a provisionally at the Delfield reach in cooler while the unit is repaired. Operator does not have the written procedure filled in. Provided operator with the form time as a public health control for,m
03F-10-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the interior of the of the Delfield unit soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water at the kitchen area created by the dishwashing machine drain system
29-19-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed of the waffles area soiled with dry waffle mix. Observed the gasket of the reach in cooler by the grill in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
61
Aug 12, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine is not sanitizing at 180 F . All dishes will be sanitized in triple sink until repairs are made on dishmachine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 140F as there the plate gauge used in high temp machine . Technician has been called and triple sink is now set up to sanitize all dishes until technician makes repairs. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-56-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean coffee cups stored on soiled racks.
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in gaskets are in disrepair on delfield unit holding shell eggs and other units throughout kitchen
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler has soiled fan cover and enclosure. Exterior of ice machine is soiled. Soiled reach in cooler gaskets on DELFIELD units. Waffle cooking area and equipment is soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of stand up reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust and debris on inside window sills. Observed on the exterior of windows (outside)a build up of debris in the corners. Bob the CFM cleaned all off the window sills inside and also cleaned the debris from the exterior of windows during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #1310 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1310 on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1310?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1310.
How does Waffle House #1310 compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?
Waffle House #1310 most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Largo average of 69.
Has Waffle House #1310's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #1310 have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Waffle House #1310 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 #1310 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1310 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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