WAFFLE HOUSE #1464
5872 OKEECHOBEE RD, Fort Pierce FL 34947 · 770-.729.5700
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flys on wall that divides kitchen from dining area, 1 fly by for extinguisher in kitchen, 1 by cashier stationmanagement is currently killing flies at this time. Observed 1 fly flying around
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025003586 | Nov 20, 2024 | Feb 27, 2025 | $200 |
| 4--2024067257 | Nov 21, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 | $400 |
| 4--2020040541 | Aug 4, 2020 | Apr 7, 2021 | $320 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator could not provide at this time due to technical issues to system
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 filled out employee reporting agreement
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop chocolate chips
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on service table.
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on single door upright cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Double door stand up cooler did not have thermometer. Operator installed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's bathroom issuing hand washing sign. Gave operator a copy.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in- double door metallic cooler
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Zero ppm operator corrected to 75 ppm
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Establishment offering fully cooked steak. On menu, steak has an asterisk.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Paper cups. Manager covered last cup.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pie case.
Aug 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shelled eggs (71F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (69F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (69F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (66F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs (61F - Cold Holding)
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (51F - Cold Holding); raw hamburger patty (51F - Cold Holding); raw pork chops (51F - Cold Holding); raw sausage patties (47F - Cold Holding); raw steak (53F - Cold Holding); raw steak (53F - Cold Holding); raw steak (52F - Cold Holding); raw steak (52F - Cold Holding); raw steak (54F - Cold Holding); raw steak (54F - Cold Holding);
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter. Operator replaced.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin across from cash register.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. First two top and bottom sections of 6 door cooler. Cooler thermometer ambient 50F. Operator called in a maintenance ticket.
Nov 21, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Plumbing system in disrepair. Three compartment sink leaks
Nov 21, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. When dish pit is rinsing/washing dishes water is backing up and leaking on to floors, floor drain is not draining which is in kitchen area backed up to cooks line.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at dish pit
Plumbing system in disrepair. Three compartment sink leaks
Nov 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. When dish pit is rinsing/washing dishes water is backing up and leaking on to floors, floor drain is not draining which is in kitchen area backed up to cooks line.plumber showed up while doing inspection. Plumber snaked line. No waste water draining on to floor at this time. Ran water and dish machine for a while, no backing up.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At front sink
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink
Plumbing system in disrepair. Triple sink leaking
Nov 20, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Reach in cooler dripping water, containing food inside cooler.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flys on wall that divides kitchen from dining area, 1 fly by for extinguisher in kitchen, 1 by cashier stationmanagement is currently killing flies at this time. Observed 1 fly flying around
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. When dish pit is rinsing/washing dishes water is backing up and leaking on to floors, floor drain is not draining which is in kitchen area backed up to cooks line.plumber showed up while doing inspection. Plumber snaked line. No waste water draining on to floor at this time. Ran water and dish machine for a while, no backing up.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At front sink
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Water dripping on food in cooler
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink
Plumbing system in disrepair. Triple sink leaking
Nov 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle to to the right of the dish sink does not have a back flow preventer and is hanging below the flood rim.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed at hose bib on rear building mop sink.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Beneath triple sink leak when draining.
Water draining onto floor surface. Beneath dish area pipe clogged and draining directly on the floor from overflow.
Nov 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temperature 141F.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle to to the right of the dish sink does not have a back flow preventer and is hanging below the flood rim.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hash browns rehydrated with cold water raising temperature above 41F the day prior. hash browns cooling (50F).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding); milk (53F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Hash browns rehydrated with cold water raising temperature above 41F the day prior. hash browns cooling (50F). SEE STOP SALE
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed at hose bib on rear building mop sink.
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. 200 ppm. Operator remade to 50 ppm.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin beneath soda machine to left of grill has accumulation of mold like substance on upper rear wall of holding bin. Employee cleaned
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door doesn't fully close under own weight.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items in front reach in cooler to the left of the grill employee correct.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Beneath triple sink leak when draining.
Water draining onto floor surface. Beneath dish area pipe clogged and draining directly on the floor from overflow.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook walked to back, touched doors, back to food preparation. Did not change gloves and not wash hands.
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. Sylvia, Adonis, and Nikita.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hash browns and waffle batter. Informed Manager.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cook using cell phone, then back to food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic drink cups. Informed staff.
Walk-in freezer door not closing properly.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper strength. Chlorine bucket first test 200 ppm plus, too high. Informed manager. Second test was at 100 ppm.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple reach in cooler doors on cooks line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at beverage station. Informed manager.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under dishmachine is wet and food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall silver cooler on cooks line.
Walk-in freeze door is not closing properly.
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer buckets at 0ppm. The product was then removed and remixed solution 50 ppm.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cracked raw shell eggs, change gloves, not wash hand. Handle raw meat products, changed gloves, not wash hand. Educated staff.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler door closest to office door does not shut tight.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign in women's restrooms
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go cups not covered.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.