WAFFLE HOUSE #870
4050 BOATWAY RD, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239-693-0844
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed temperature at 158.8F. Operator set up three compartment sink until temperature can be adjusted to 160F or above.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017043724 | Jul 26, 2017 | Sep 22, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed temperature at 158.8F. Operator set up three compartment sink until temperature can be adjusted to 160F or above.
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. Observed no time stamp on basket of raw eggs over flat top. Operator replaced eggs with fresh basket and time stamped.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean metal pans stacked and wet nesting on shelf above Three compartment sink.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed fork with handle touching raw chicken inside reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator removed fork.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf over three compartment sink.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice machine ice bin. Operator removed scoop.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection 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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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 wash cloth sanitizer solution at 200ppm chlorine. Operator refilled bucket, now reads 100ppm chlorine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice machine with black mold like substance inside bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf over three compartment sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. Operator located a laminated one and hung up during inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor of dry storage. Operator moved to shelf.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook wearing gloves loading flat top with raw steak and pork sausage then change gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator refilled during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed cracked light shield in hallway outside restrooms.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in tall reach in cooler across from manager office sitting on package of sliced cheese. Operator removed drink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go coffee cups in stainless dispenser with no cover protecting cup openings. Operator covered.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wash cloth sanitizer at 200 ppm chlorine at front counter. Operator added water, now reads 50 ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bottle in hand washing sink across from manager office. Operator removed from sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire shelf above three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets preventing reach in cooler door by right of flattop from closing properly.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in large ice machine by three compartment sink. Operator removed during inspection.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged light shield in hall outside bathrooms.
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