WAFFLE HOUSE #2192
4642 DEL PRADO BLVD S, Cape Coral FL 33904 · 239.541.9050
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese 45F less than 4 hours. Operator placed cheese in colder part of 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 hot water temperature on plate surface 141F.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler condenser at cook line. Educated operator on defrosting/fixing reach in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in cooler condenser at cook line.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris inside cabinet underneath ice bins. Educated operator on cleaning inside cabinets underneath ice bins.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor area covered with standing water in hallway between ice machine in kitchen and restrooms. Operator mopped floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris inside cabinet underneath front service ice bin.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor area in front of ice machine covered with standing water.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Educated operator on proper concentration. Operator redid sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50ppm.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator placed time mark on eggs.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine surface between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of ice scoop.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Hot water rinse measuring gauge used for high temperature machine not accurate and in disrepair.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed beverage.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. Rechecked concentration 50 ppm.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with lemons.
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 chlorine concentration at 200+ppm.
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 less than 160F on plate surface. Educated operator on importance of proper temperature for ware washing.
In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine surface between uses. Educated operator on proper storage of ice scoop.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler. Operator removed employee beverage.
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