Chicken and Waffles at Kinfolk and More
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
61
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Chicken and Waffles at Kinfolk and More stretching back to 2022. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up six times.
Compared to other Fort Pierce restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried Chicken 119F hot holding. Out if temp for 1 hr. Advised to reheat to 165F. Rechecked at 178F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee was advised and removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found at 89F. Employee removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. And top of plastic containers under heat lamp table.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Informed Staff of areas.
36-27-5
61
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employees/ guest Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents.
23-03-4
82
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub sponge in hand sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two door small reach in, not operating. Informed Manager.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled, operator in process of cleaning vents. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above fryer and wall to right side of fryer on cooks line.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and container of sugar in prep area. Inform Manager. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
02D-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In bakery restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near waffle maker
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar not labeled in kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added a bakery next door and all sales go through the restaurant **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: Plans have been submitted, but not reviewed yet **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: Plan review has received plans and they have been assigned to reviewer. Time extended for 30 days. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Bakery **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
86
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added a bakery next door and all sales go through the restaurant **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: Plans have been submitted, but not reviewed yet **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Bakery **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-14: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
86
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over juices and milk **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
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. Whipping cream **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can and fire extinguishers in front of bakery sink **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added a bakery next door and all sales go through the restaurant **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Bakery **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright freezer next to bag in box system **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.bakery kitchen **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Bakery counter **Warning**
42-03-5
35
Nov 16, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Diced sausage
01B-28-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Diced sausage marked 10/21/2022
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-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. Buttermilk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rear sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dredge with powder sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink over cooked grits **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
35
Aug 15, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 4-1-22
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled and sides of equipment **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicken and Waffles at Kinfolk and More last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicken and Waffles at Kinfolk and More on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicken and Waffles at Kinfolk and More?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chicken and Waffles at Kinfolk and More.
How does Chicken and Waffles at Kinfolk and More compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Chicken and Waffles at Kinfolk and More most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Chicken and Waffles at Kinfolk and More's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicken and Waffles at Kinfolk and More have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chicken and Waffles at Kinfolk and More 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 Chicken and Waffles at Kinfolk and More inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicken and Waffles at Kinfolk and More is inspected around four times per year on average.
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