C'S WAFFLES 524 COCOA

Name: C'S WAFFLES 524 COCOA
Address: 5600 SR 524, COCOA, FL, 32926, US
Rating: 22.5

5600 SR 524, COCOA, FL 32926

License #1506325

22.5 Grade F / 100

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C'S WAFFLES 524 COCOA in COCOA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 22.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 68 total violations — 11 critical, 11 major, 46 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 14, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 5 major, and 13 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink in employee restroom. Operator added paper towels
[11-26-1] 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. Operator had employees on shift sign.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezers across kitchen
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quat sanitizer bucket stored next to bread on lower shelf on cook line. Operator removed
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with buildup of grease Gaskets soiled in reach in freezer on cook line, and in reach in cooler under make table and the reach in cooler on front counter
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer during inspection
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Raw shell eggs, butter, sausage links and pooled eggs are on time per operator. Provided form during inspection. Operator completed during inspection.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Corned beef stored in reach in cooler on cook line date marked 4/27
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored on front counter not protected. Operator covered
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing. Under hand sink on cook line
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured it during inspection.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cod fish stored above ready to eat onion rings in reach in freezer by triple sink. Raw Philly steak container stored over ready to eat cooked potatoes. Raw shrimp stored over French toast batter in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line. Operator had employee wear a hat during inspection
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave and oven on cook line
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee wallet on shelf in kitchen and employee sunglasses on prep table in kitchen. Also employee drink in reach in cooler by triple sink. Operator removed
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under make table. Operator cleaned up during inspection

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. On cook line
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle broken by fryers
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured them.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[11-26-1] 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. Operator had employees on shift sign document.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under handsink on cook line Raw
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese on make table at 50 F for 3 hours. Operator placed in freezer. New temp 42F.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored on speed rack in kitchen by bread. Operator removed.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored on floor in dry storage room.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found 1 live small flying insect observed on triple sink area
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. No date
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in reach in coolers Exterior of kitchen equipment and fryers
[07-08-5] Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter pats on some customer tables. Operator removed.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. And rusty shelves across kitchen
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook on cook line was coached on proper handwashing procedure. Employee washed hands.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steaks stored above ready to eat tater tots in reach in freezer on cook line. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat hashbrowns in reach in cooler by fryers. Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat pickles in reach in cooler by triple sink. Operator removed all.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. On grill area on cook line Raw

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef steak at 45F in reach in cooler by fryers held overnight. Operator discarded
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls in bar area not inverted
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cook line under handwash sink
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers and reach in freezers in the establishment
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer in back area soiled -White cutting board on cook line - interior of fryers and baskets
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
[10-12-5] In-use ice bucket stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice bucket stored on Top of ice machine without a barrier
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters are soiled with grease -exterior of all cooking equipment on cook line
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Employee restroom
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler under make table. Operator placed new thermometer
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white tall Reach in freezer in back area
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. Water filter with no date by ice machine
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. On mop sink in back area
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can blocking hand sink in Bar area. Operator removed
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door not self closing
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank not secured located next to bag in the box rack.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine in back area
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner solution bottle stored next to food prep equipment under 3 compartment sink
[32-17-4] Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Door closure broken in employee restroom
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. On cook line. Operator coached employee.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat test strips available and expired chlorine test strips
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items above make table on cook line. Operator removed
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dishmachine soiled
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Through the entire establishment

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