Waffle House #1464

5872 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Waffle House #1464 has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Waffle House #1464 was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Fort Pierce restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Nov 21, 2024
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. When dish pit is rinsing/washing dishes water is backing up and leaking on to floors, floor drain is not draining which is in kitchen area backed up to cooks line.plumber showed up while doing inspection. Plumber snaked line. No waste water draining on to floor at this time. Ran water and dish machine for a while, no backing up. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Still actively drawing on to floor **Admin Complaint**
28-26-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At front sink **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
29-37-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Triple sink leaking **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
61
Nov 20, 2024
Complaint Partial
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
39
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. 200 ppm. Operator remade to 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle to to the right of the dish sink does not have a back flow preventer and is hanging below the flood rim.
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hash browns rehydrated with cold water raising temperature above 41F the day prior. hash browns cooling (50F).
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding); milk (53F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Hash browns rehydrated with cold water raising temperature above 41F the day prior. hash browns cooling (50F). SEE STOP SALE **Warning**
03D-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed at hose bib on rear building mop sink.
29-42-4
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. Temperature 141F. **Warning**
22-57-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door doesn't fully close under own weight.
32-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin beneath soda machine to left of grill has accumulation of mold like substance on upper rear wall of holding bin. Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items in front reach in cooler to the left of the grill employee correct. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Beneath triple sink leak when draining.
29-08-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Beneath dish area pipe clogged and draining directly on the floor from overflow.
29-03-4
27
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook walked to back, touched doors, back to food preparation. Did not change gloves and not wash hands.
12A-13-4
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. Sylvia, Adonis, and Nikita.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hash browns and waffle batter. Informed Manager. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cook using cell phone, then back to food preparation.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic drink cups. Informed staff. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Walk-in freezer door not closing properly. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
58
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper strength. Chlorine bucket first test 200 ppm plus, too high. Informed manager. Second test was at 100 ppm . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-52-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple reach in cooler doors on cooks line
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at beverage station. Informed manager. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under dishmachine is wet and food debris.
36-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall silver cooler on cooks line.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in freeze door is not closing properly.
14-17-4
67
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Apr 25, 2023
Complaint Partial
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front sink **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
82
Apr 20, 2023
Complaint Full
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat top grill heavy grease buildup
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Below glass reach in
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on counter **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under electrical panel
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 under warming unit, 1 under triple sink, 1 under front counter. Manager cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers wearing watches and bracelets
13-07-4
58
Dec 13, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stray bottle stored near utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tile in front of counter next to the cook stove.
36-17-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Undated chili in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items mixed in with food and plastics utensils suggested storing in a separate area
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Coffee bags and syrup stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted
10-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler holding hash browns, and cooler holding pancake batter. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on counter not stored in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #1464 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1464 on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1464?

Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1464.

How does Waffle House #1464 compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?

Waffle House #1464 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Pierce average of 87.

Has Waffle House #1464's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle House #1464 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House #1464 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 #1464 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1464 is inspected around four times per year on average.