Waffle House #258
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
67
Score
Waffle House #258 has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 2, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fountain soda nozzle. Operator began cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed third pans stacked with moisture between them. Operator separated. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
67
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
61
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Front counter cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine wiping cloth 10 Ppm. Operator added more chlorine rechecked 50 Ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ Ppm operator discarded solution made fresh rechecked 100 Ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - 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.
12A-27-4
Basic - 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
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on bottom of Delfield reach in cooler next to flat top.
29-49-6
67
Nov 27, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - 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.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-56-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm. Operator corrected and now at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
64
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Mar 1, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ham in cookline reach in. Raw shell eggs stored over bread in reach in next to kitchen door. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 4 cracked eggs on cookline. Operator removed. See stop sale.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook touched raw food then clean plate without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper hand washing/glove use. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fountain soda nozzles. Operator began cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
86
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and clean plates without washing hands. Educate employee **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed John Salazar food manager certification expired on 04/2/2022.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed a bottle with chemical stored in handwash sink at prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular and keys stored on food preparation table next food items. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed black mold like substance buildup on delfield Refrigerator gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed bags with unwashed lemons stored over ham in walk-in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a in-use wet wiping cloth at front line not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #258 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #258 on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #258?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #258.
How does Waffle House #258 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Waffle House #258 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Waffle House #258's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Waffle House #258 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Waffle House #258 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 Waffle House #258 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #258 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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