Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

2580 Davie Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317

Part of: Waffle House Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Waffle House #929 in Fort Lauderdale has 25 inspections on record between 2016 and December 2025, documenting 143 violations — an average of 5.7 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent, including recurring handwashing violations (cited in at least 5 inspections), shell stock requirements violations (6+ inspections), employee health reporting violations, and proper cooking temperature violations. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. A fire safety violation was documented in April 2016 when flammables were stored near a gas hot water heater in an outside storage room. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 resulted in 6 violations with no further action required; a prior inspection on August 18, 2025 prompted an administrative complaint recommendation after 8 violations were found.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
143Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 5.7 violations / inspection 5.7 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Waffle House #929 in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025068380 $200.00 Aug 18, 2025 Miami (Doral)

Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Flammables stored near a source of ignition, next to gas hot water heater. In outside storage room. For reporting purposes only.

Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 4 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections19 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Waffle House #929 in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Waffle House #929 in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Time as control.
How many health inspections has Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale had?
Waffle House #929 in Fort Lauderdale has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 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 #929 in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on December 3, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Waffle House #929 in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
Has Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Waffle House #929 in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Waffle House #929 in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Waffle House in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
Waffle House #929 in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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