WAFFLE HOUSE #2174
3810 CLEVELAND AVE, Fort Myers FL 33901 · 239 931-3337
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gravy (118F - Hot Holding) in steam table, the manager turned up the heat.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2020056192 | Nov 23, 2020 | Mar 30, 2021 | $360 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gravy (118F - Hot Holding) in steam table, the manager turned up the heat.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw bacon at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip. Operator added more chlorine to correct to 100ppm.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line gasket torn.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shelled eggs over bacon and sausage patties in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager placed shelled eggs on bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler.
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 dishwashing machine final rinse cycle was 139°F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line gasket torn.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching hash browns in reach-in cooler beside toasters. The manager removed scooper from hash browns.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee cups near beside coffee machine. The manager placed coffee filters in container.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored above eggs in reach in cooler by ice machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at soda machine closest to front door. Operator moved item for proper storage. Operator moved item for proper storage.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed ice buildup in reach in cooler on front line.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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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 maximum temperature of dish machine at 152F. Operator began to set up 3 compartment sink for manual dish washing. Operator called to have dish machine repaired.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed ice buildup in reach in cooler on front line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of 4 door reach in cooler on front line. Operator removed water from bottom of reach in cooler.
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