WAFFLE HOUSE
3412 LEE BLVD, Lehigh Acres FL 33971 · 770-729-5700
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023. License was renewed at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025068038 | Aug 21, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook touching raw beef, pork, change gloves no handwash. Spoke with employee, employee discarded gloves and properly washed hands before resuming work.
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. After transferring to steam well, temperatures cooked sausage gravy (118F - reheating ); cooked beef chili (114 F - Reheating) per operator completed reheating on stovetop and transferred for hot holding. Operator began reheating less than 30 minutes prior per manager.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 drinks for employees at top of reach-in cooler closest to dining room entrance to cook line over milk, eggs. Employee drink next to condiments under front counter near entrance.
Oct 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 14, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee switched from working with raw food to single service articles without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw bacon with gloves, removed gloves, handled plastic straws, no handwash step. Spoke with employee regarding proper glove usage.
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. Dishwasher (Temperature 147F) after running multiple times, operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, chlorine 100ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) by counter near to office.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee meals and drinks over food for customers in 4 door reach-in cooler by office. Operator moved to bottom shelf together for proper storage.
Aug 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher behind front register.
Aug 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracking raw shell eggs then continue working with clean pans and plates, no handwash step. Spoke with operator regarding proper handwashing, operator changed gloves and washed hands prior to returning to work.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food storage area. Two by bibb in box soda storage in back storage room. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drop in part reach-in cooler left side flat grill:; diced ham (51F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) for 2 hours per operator.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on condiment cart across from coffee station cook line closer to office. Operator place in sanitizing solution.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher behind front register.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line main prep cooler top part sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) after busy breakfast rush for one hour per operator with lid left open. Operator closed lid.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust around vents on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler by office soiled.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee at cook line wash hands to begin working with foods rub hands together with soap approximately 5 seconds. Spoke with employee regarding proper handwashing, employee rehashed hands before resuming work.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.in reach-in cooler to right of cook top, observed raw ground pork over raw bacon. Discussed proper storage with operator, operator rearranged foods for proper food protection.
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. On main cook line, employee cracked raw shell eggs then engaged in plating cooked eggs, no handwash. Discussed with manager that after cracking raw shell eggs, hands must be washed after removing gloves before changing tasks. Manager discussed with employees, who properly washed hands before returning to work.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023. License was renewed at time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on table by triple sink with single service to go containers. Operator moved chemicals to proper storage.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine. Operator cleaned and placed in container.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service iced tea bags stored uncovered on dry storage rack in far back kitchen. Coffee filters uncovered at far right cook line and far left cook line by beverage stations. Operator covered all items.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.