WAFFLE HOUSE #929
2580 DAVIE RD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33317 · 954.792.8150
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hash browns (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025068380 | Aug 18, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket not stored inverted. Operator stored properly.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection 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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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the front counter soda machine. Operator stored scoop properly.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in the dishwashing area. Operator removed old labels.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lemons stored over ready to eat chicken sausages in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Sep 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plates without washing hands. Educated operator on proper handwashing procedures and employee washed hands properly.
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 dishwasher at 130F. Operator set up 3 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer box of raisin bread stored on the floor. Operator placed in shelf.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At reach in cooler at far right side of cook line.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 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 crack raw shell eggs than handle clean plate without washing hands.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine 200+ Ppm. Operator diluted rechecked 100Ppm
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Observed hash browns (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hash browns (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored next to single service items on shelf next to soda dispenser machine across from office. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above hash browns at front line. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label attached to clean plastic pan over three compartment sink.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on prep table next hot holding unit.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves, crack raw shell eggs and proceed to touch sanitized plate. Operator spoke to employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced American cheese at 44F at reach-in cooler. Operator placed in walk-in cooler for quick cool.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door not tight-fitting at men's bathroom.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed food contact containers not inverted at back kitchen area above 3 compartment sink. Operator turned containers over.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve cups not inverted above grill area. Operator turned cups over.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut lettuce not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wipe cloth order prep table at front counter area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution at 0ppm at front counter area. Operator corrected to 50ppm.
Jan 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook handling cellphone and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over bacon in delfield cooler next flat top grill. Operator placed bacon on upper shelf
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter.employee removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on delfield reach in soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine 0 Ppm front counter. Operator added chlorine rechecked 100 Ppm
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