Waffle House #634

12801 Apopka-Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32836
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Waffle House #634 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Waffle House #634 was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Waffle House #634's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over waffle batter inside reach in cooler located in back prep kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Observed some employees food handling training provided at time of inspection. Spoke to Manager all employees must provide proof by next unannounced inspection.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date on the water treatment filter for the ice machine. Spoke to Maintenance will change or find out updated information. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups stacked wet on the dish rack on the front service cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can near the hand wash sink located in the back prep area.
33-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty storage shelves inside reach in cooler next to grill (cook line)
14-33-4
61
Oct 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed ants on the window sill near the booths 19 through 21. **Warning**
35A-09-4
86
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects in the /ack prep area one in the dining room. Spoke to Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection, Manager notify current pest control service immediately. **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-7
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 can be determined. observed eggs stored on the top shelves on the grill no time marked spoke to Manager placed eggs 12:00pm rechecked @12:40pm less than 2 hours.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter not inspected or dated above on the ice machine.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no coy of clean up of vomit, Manager given a copy at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed brown cutting boards soiled on the cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed red stains black discoloration interior panel of the ice machine on the side. Ice bin has black mold like growth on the back panel
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed the ceiling tiles peeling in the dry storage room.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed two air conditioner vents are soiled in the back prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Faucet/handle at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water faucet handle not working properly on the hand wash sink located in the back area.
29-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris spilled underneath the storage shelves.
36-73-4
43
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects in the dry storage room also near the onion bin container , Notify Supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection. Recommend Manager to notify current pest control service. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of sliced ham 45°f, sausage patties 54°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill product.(cook line) Manager changed product sausage patties 29°f. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-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. Observed sliced cheese not date marked stored inside reach in cooler overnight ( back prep kitchen)
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups stacked wet in the dish racks on the front service line.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door gasket inside reach in cooler used for meats.(cook line)
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water faucet not working properly on the hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of soda stored on the floor back dry storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection report **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler near the toaster has terrible bread crumbs on the edge of the panel.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on the bottom reach in cooler located on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink
29-11-4
45
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server scrape plate did not wash after touching soiled plate, explained to Manager at time of inspection training for all employees.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose laying down on drain board, spoke to Manager concerning the problem. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of hash browns 51°f stored on top panel cook line, per Manager less than 4 hours. Recommend to quick chill product in the cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed sliced cheese (block) not date marked stored in reach in cooler overnight.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee scooping ice wearing artificial finger nails wearing finger nail polish.
13-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile directly above reach in cooler located in the back area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation in the air conditioner vent throughout the restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Faucet/handle at plumbing fixture. Observed cold faucet will not turn on near three compartment sink.
29-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection report Manager notify District Manager at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed coffee cups soiled interior stored inside rack on the main line.
16-48-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty storage shelves inside reach in coolers throughout the kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed large amount of standing water in the bottom of cooler located in back prep area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed wiping cloths soiled stored throughout the cook line.
21-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed back panel ice machine has terrible mold like growth on the surface.
22-20-5
30
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. - raw pork over orange juice
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over waffle batters
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - gravy (111f-123f - Hot Holding). Manager put on cook top for reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - in storage room
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - AC vent in storage room
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets torn at meat cooler
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand wash sink at cook line
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - egg cooler - meat cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. - no trash receptacle at hand wash sink in storage room
33-06-4
39
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over waffle batter in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bins.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile is not in place above reach in cooler at back line. Spaces in ceiling at the back line area.
36-36-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Brown cutting boards at the cooks line.
14-13-4
Basic - Gaskets in poor repair at the cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Dishmachine area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at reach in cooler and walk in cooler are soiled. Residue build up at the side of the grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed apples stored over drink in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
45
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored directly above milk stored inside reach in cooler on the cook,line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of hash browns 45°f stored on the top panel of reach in cooler on the cook line.Manager removed hash browns **Repeat Violation**
03A-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. Observed milk not date marked stored inside reach in cooler on the main service line.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed certification not properly filled out with required information no date of completion.
53B-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing above the reach in cooler located in the back area.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license for restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash debris spilled on the floor in the back prep area.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing water on the bottom of reach in cooler where waffle batter stored. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters exposed on the storage shelve. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
47
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack shell eggs while wearing gloves did not wash hands after touching clean utensils on the cook line, must wash hands more often.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of hash browns 50°f, sliced ham 46°f stored on the top panel of reach in cooler on cook line, less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill or use ice bath to maintain proper temperature.(cook line)
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torned door gaskets on the reach in cooler on the cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash and debris spilled on the floor near the ice machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler, Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris spilled on the bottom of reach in cooler located in the back reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored on the counter.
25-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #634 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #634 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #634?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #634.

How does Waffle House #634 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Waffle House #634 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Waffle House #634's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle House #634 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Waffle House #634 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 Waffle House #634 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #634 is inspected around three times per year on average.