WAFFLE HOUSE #793
9420 DANIELS PKWY, Fort Myers FL 33912 · 239.768.9595
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 36 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In back dry store room bread rack, observed 5 small flying insects on bread buns inside bag.
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024047831 | Aug 15, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $600 |
| 7--2023056005 | Sep 27, 2023 | Jan 29, 2024 | $600 |
| 7--2022001408 | Dec 10, 2021 | Mar 9, 2022 | $200 |
| 7--2018036746 | Jun 13, 2018 | Dec 7, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 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
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Rightside cook line reach-in cooler with raw ground pork over raw bacon, operator separated for proper protection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drop in cooler next to grill:; sliced ham (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) for 90 minutes per operator. Operator iced down ham and discarded tomatoes.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered tea in filters in dry storage. Operator covered.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top part reach-in cooler to left of flat grill, sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding); diced ham (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) for 45 minutes per operator. Operator used ice to aid in rapid cooking of foods.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door to establishment.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm)by entrance to kitchen. Operator diluted to 100ppm chlorine.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Operator closed.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap by dishwashing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents in back kitchen.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to dripping water - far end right side reach-in cooler with water dripping from inside vent, raw bacon and other meats stored underneath.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in back of kitchen
Stored food not covered. In dry storage tea in filters not covered.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server clearing tables and washing dishes switch to serving plates, drink and clean utensils, no handwash. Discussed with server proper handwashing techniques, server washed hands before continuing work.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under cook line grill, surfaces around utensil storage drawers soiled with accumulated food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Observed heavy rust and disrepair around electrical outlet under right side soda fountain in cabinet. For reporting purposes only.
Aug 16, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 75 in cabinet under soda machine on front line closest to kitchen. 10 on walls by front entrance near bathrooms. 20 on walls of bathroom hallways.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Also left of egg grill reach-in cooler bottom: diced ham (52F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding); sliced yellow cheese (52F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left of egg grill reach-in cooler top: diced ham (49F - Cold Holding); sliced yellow cheese (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding) for less than 1 hour per operator. Operator iced down foods for quick cooling. *corrective action taken* Also left of egg grill reach-in cooler bottom: diced ham (52F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding); sliced yellow cheese (52F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator. See stop sale.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rust and mold like substance in ice machine at back of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling above front counter, cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on top of Bibb in box soda storage in back of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under drink station front of kitchen with debris. Slime and standing water under drink station shelving closest to kitchen.
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back of kitchen. Repeat 9/27/2023.
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Interior of refrigerator in disrepair. Ripped gasket at bottom of reach-in cooler across from office.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler observed unwashed onions and lettuce over ready-to-eat bottled drinks.
Nov 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cook line right side tall reach-in cooler, raw ground beef and pork over raw whole muscle beef and sliced raw pork bacon.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line left reach-in cooler top part drop in area: sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); ham (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (55F - Cold Holding) for 2 and a half hours per operator. Provided operator time as a public health control form and spoke with operator about options for cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back of kitchen. Repeat 9/27/2023.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks by register over bottles of syrup, next to drink machine by ice bin far right service line.
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Interior of refrigerator in disrepair. Ripped gasket at bottom of reach-in cooler across from office.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers over cook line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler observed unwashed onions and lettuce over ready-to-eat bottled drinks.
Sep 28, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to handwash sink on front cook line. Also hose bibb at mop sink outside back exit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 27, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed egg cook crack raw shell eggs and then cut ready-to-eat sandwich, no handwash or glove change. Spoke with manager about proper handwashing techniques on a cook line serving raw eggs. Manager discussed with employees and employee washed hands before returning to work.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Entrance to back kitchen by bread rack, 18 observed. Hallway leading to bathrooms 5 observed. By triple sink and three door cooler back kitchen, 30 observed. Door to cook line back kitchen near handwash sink, 15 observed. At far front of cook line 16 observed. In men's bathroom 10 observed. In women's restroom 3 observed. By jukebox and on wall at entrance to dining room, 15 observed. Also in back dry store room bread rack, observed 5 small flying insects on bread buns inside bag. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to handwash sink on front cook line. Also hose bibb at mop sink outside back exit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water under dishwashing machine on cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.in back prep kitchen multiple open employee beverages in three door reach-in cooler. 2 in cook line reach-in cooler near entrance to prep kitchen on cook line.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 27, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed egg cook crack raw shell eggs and then cut ready-to-eat sandwich, no handwash or glove change. Spoke with manager about proper handwashing techniques on a cook line serving raw eggs. Manager discussed with employees and employee washed hands before returning to work.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Entrance to back kitchen by bread rack, 18 observed. Hallway leading to bathrooms 5 observed. By triple sink and three door cooler back kitchen, 30 observed. Door to cook line back kitchen near handwash sink, 15 observed. At far front of cook line 16 observed. In men's bathroom 10 observed. In women's restroom 3 observed. By jukebox and on wall at entrance to dining room, 15 observed. Also in back dry store room bread rack, observed 5 small flying insects on bread buns inside bag. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In back dry store room bread rack, observed 5 small flying insects on bread buns inside bag.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to handwash sink on front cook line. Also hose bibb at mop sink outside back exit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water under dishwashing machine on cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.in back prep kitchen multiple open employee beverages in three door reach-in cooler. 2 in cook line reach-in cooler near entrance to prep kitchen on cook line.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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