WAFFLE HOUSE #258
4840 POWERLINE RD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 · 954.772.9881
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (122-125F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than one hour. Operator placed on stove to reheat.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2017056917 | Nov 29, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $800 |
| 2--2017013171 | Mar 10, 2017 | Apr 3, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Pesticide-emitting strip present in ware washing area. Operator removed and discarded
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 door reach in cooler across from. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 2 door reach in cooler at front counter. Employee removed water and cleaned and sanitized
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (122-125F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than one hour. Operator placed on stove to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fountain soda nozzle. Operator began cleaning during inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed third pans stacked with moisture between them. Operator separated.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with hash browns. Employee removed.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handled raw bacon removed gloves replaced gloves then handled to go container without washing hands. Employee washed hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced ham (44-45F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler per operator removed from walk-in and placed in unit 40 prior to inspection. Operator placed in walk in cooler
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Arrived during inspection
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops handle in contact with pickles in flip top cooler. Operator removed
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed empty boxes of eggs on the ground in front or the dumpster. Operator placed in dumpster.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with hash browns. Operator removed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open container of water in delfield reach in cooler. Operator removed
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Front counter cook line. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine wiping cloth 10 Ppm. Operator added more chlorine rechecked 50 Ppm.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook wearing gloves crack raw shell eggs and then handle clean plate without removing gloves and washing hands.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ Ppm operator discarded solution made fresh rechecked 100 Ppm.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on left door delfield reach in cooler in rear kitchen soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of Delfield reach in cooler next to flat top.
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 15, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves crack an egg, change gloves without washing hands, and continued to cook sausage patty. Operator discussed proper hand wash process with employees.
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 final rinse temperature of 130F. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for dishwashing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slime and mold-like substance inside of ice machine. Operator began to wipe down ice machine interior.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm. Operator corrected and now at 100ppm
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Cook line- cooks answered 145 degrees F for internal cooking temperature for chicken cooking raw to fully cooked to serve. Operator explained correct internal cooking temperature for chicken to cooks.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter-
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Main kitchen storage room near walk in cooler- observed vents soiled and covered in dust.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Front counter cold holding unit- observed handle of container being stored inside hash brown potatoes.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Main kitchen- observed shelves rusted in reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Front counter cold holding unit cutting board- observed wiping cloth on cutting board.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Main kitchen- observed exit door being blocked by speed cart and empty boxes.
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.