WAFFLE HOUSE #978
3824 TOLLHOUSE DR, Naples FL 34114 · 239.455.3433
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the make table cooler ext to the grill, ham (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding).
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,240
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024009391 | Jan 4, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 | $600 |
| 7--2022053005 | Sep 22, 2022 | Jan 11, 2023 | $800 |
| 7--2022023009 | Apr 5, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 | $200 |
| 7--2017016896 | Mar 15, 2017 | Jun 19, 2017 | $640 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler raw shell eggs are stored above milk. Operator moved items to proper storage.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The manager prepared a waffle without hair restraint. The manager donned a hat.
Nov 17, 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 in poor repair. There are torn gaskets on the upright reach in cooler next to the soda fountain.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a dust buildup on the fan cover in walk in cooler. Operator ran the fan cover through the dishwasher.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There is a wet wiping cloth on a counter top next to the steam table. Operator put the wet towel ingo the sanitizer bucket.
Jul 1, 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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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. There is a container of employee food stored, not segregated from restaurant food in the upright cooler closest to the office. Operator removed the employee food.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. There are employees wearing bracelets while preparing food, employees removed the bracelets.
Equipment in poor repair. There are torn gaskets on the upright cooler next to the soda fountain.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table, ham (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator items have been in the cooler for 2 hours. Cooler was turned off to defrost. Operator turned cooler on, moved temperature control for safety foods to the walk-in cooler and restocked with fresh items.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. There are multiple containers of milk that have been open greater than 24 hours with no date marking.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. There is a wet mop stored inside a empty mop bucket.
Aug 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Dishwasher (Temperature 145F). Operator set up the triple sink to sanitize.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. An employee rinsed pans in the hand washing sink at the front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On the corners of the ice chute and the left side interior wall. Operator washed and sanitized the ice chute and wall of the ice machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. There are unprotected coffee filters. Operator placed the coffee filters into a covered container.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table, beef chili (114F - Hot Holding). Operator added water to the steam table to help heat transfer.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. There is standing water on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice around the interior frame of the walk-in freezer door which causes the door to close improperly and freeze to the frame.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In the dry storage area there are coffee filters on a wire shelf with no protection from contamination.
Jan 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 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. High Temperature Dishwasher (Temperature 150F). Operator set up manual sanitizer in the triple sink.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. An employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean plates and spatulas without washing hands. Inspector educated the operator on proper hand washing when handling raw animal protein.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the make table cooler ext to the grill, ham (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding).
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are multiple wet towels inside the hand washing sink at the front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There are wet wiping cloths in hand washing sink, not in sanitizer at the front counter.
Aug 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By the door to the triple sink there is a wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer.
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the make table cooler, cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); diced ham (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the items in the top if the make table.
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. See stop sale. There are raw shell eggs being held under time as a public health control not time marked. Per the operator the eggs were taken from refrigerator less than 30 minutes ago. Operator time marked the shell eggs.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There is a employee drink stored over the grill. Operator discarded the employee drink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There is an employee with no hair restraint preparing food. Employee put on a hat.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By the door to the triple sink there is a wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer.
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