Waffle House #929
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Waffle House #929 has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the front counter soda machine. Operator stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in the dishwashing area. Operator removed old labels. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
86
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plates without washing hands. Educated operator on proper handwashing procedures and employee washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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 dishwasher at 130F. Operator set up 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer box of raisin bread stored on the floor. Operator placed in shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At reach in cooler at far right side of cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
70
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - 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.
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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.
03A-02-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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 scoop handle not stored above hash browns at front line. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label attached to clean plastic pan over three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on prep table next hot holding unit.
21-10-4
61
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
55
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - 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.
12A-29-4
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter.employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine 0 Ppm front counter. Operator added chlorine rechecked 100 Ppm
21-07-4
Basic - 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.
23-03-4
61
May 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Observed same. Per operator, division manager took training certificates to a different location. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris on low boy cooler at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Observed same. Per operator,new gaskets have been ordered. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Mar 24, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw bacon in Delfield cooler #1 at cook line. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloth solution chlorine at 200ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor at dry storage area entrance. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris on low boy cooler at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food debris on shelves in Delfield cooler #1 at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of Delfield cooler #1 at cook line. Employee cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
52
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table, chili (120F - Hot Holding). Item stored on steam table less than 2 hours. Item being reheated to 165°F to hot hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
27-19-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At reach in cooler on cookline, open bottle of water stored on top shelf. Item removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #929 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #929 on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #929?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #929.
How does Waffle House #929 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Waffle House #929 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Waffle House #929's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle House #929 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waffle House #929 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 #929 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #929 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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