Waffle House# 443
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Waffle House# 443 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Fort Pierce restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
86
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sliced 53f cold holding ,ham diced 46f cold holding, advised to rapid chill manager placed them in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near drink station **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid open
33-29-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups by drink station **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
64
Oct 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Dishes surface soiled, the coffee cups on both service station - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Oct 11, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee remove gloves, after task, change glove,not wash hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line make station , diced ham 54F cold holding, sliced tomatoes 49F, sliced Cheese 49F cold holding. Instructed operator and moved for rapid chill procedure.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Dishes surface soiled, the coffee cups on both service station
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On multiple door handle on cooks line under make station, both coolers ends of front line.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups at front beverage station.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned under dishmachine area build up of soil and debris.
36-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink by dish station Operator provided new sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
47
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. For eggs over cook line. Operator marked **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Operator stated that not all current employees have completed training due to a lack of books
53B-13-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple on service line
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Condenser fan covers in walk in cooler are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beneath waffle make station
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of cups on the floor in dry storage room **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
55
Dec 13, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Stored next to chemicals
25-05-4
90
Jul 5, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored above rolls and bread
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen area
35A-02-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Woman's restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In hall of restroom
36-73-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
33-29-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drink in front cooler near coffee station, one in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Last cooler close to back of the house
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House# 443 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House# 443 on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House# 443?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House# 443.
How does Waffle House# 443 compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Waffle House# 443 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Waffle House# 443's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House# 443 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waffle House# 443 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Waffle House# 443 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House# 443 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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