Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
4840 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309Part of: Waffle House Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Waffle House #258 in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 220 violations across 36 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.1 violations per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines. Top recurring violations include consumer advisory issues, improper ventilation, and shell stock requirement failures.
Most recent closure: November 28, 2017 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
6.1
violations / inspection
6.1 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (1)
Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2017056917 | $800.00 | Nov 29, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2017013171 | $200.00 | Mar 10, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 8 inspections39 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Waffle House #258 in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 2, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
- Waffle House #258 in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on November 28, 2017 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Waffle House #258 in Fort Lauderdale are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Waffle House #258 in Fort Lauderdale has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Waffle House #258 in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on December 2, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- Yes, Waffle House #258 in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Waffle House #258 in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Waffle House #258 in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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