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WAFFLE HOUSE #565

WAFFLE HOUSE #565 has 9 health inspections on file for its BONITA SPRINGS location, with an overall rating of 3.8/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file

28100 Quails Nest Lane
Florida, 34135
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/17/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13476444

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near triple sink.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pancake syrup on floor by front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened energy drink in reach in cooler with hash brown potatoes. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site

7/29/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10887397

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup around the door in the walk-in freezer.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the dish area was blocked by a stack of empty bread racks. Operator moved racks away from the sink. Corrected On-Site

3/24/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10746912

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/6/2025· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10752950

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Several dozen shell eggs on the dumpster pad. This area should be maintained clean to avoid attracting vermin.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the dishwashing sink. Operator stocked towels. Corrected On-Site

12/17/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8746566

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Operator re-mixed to proper ppm. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site

2/22/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8616663

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time extended to allow Operator time to correct. **Time Extended**

2/21/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8500321

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food in two reach-in coolers commingled with food for sale to the public. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Seven small flies observed on ceiling in dish area, one flying in dish area. Heavy accumulation of dead small flies on three hanging fly strips in dish and dry storage areas. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-23-4:High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Uncovered rodent block was observed on the floor in the corner by the ice machine. Warning

9/18/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8499850

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups on cook line drink station. Repeat 6/14/2023 Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Main dishwasher in disrepair. Repeat 6/14/2023. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in Back of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees hired more than 60 days no proof of training, Lenette and Mersa. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**

9/14/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8363764

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups on cook line drink station. Repeat 6/14/2023 Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Main dishwasher in disrepair. Repeat 6/14/2023. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in Back of kitchen.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 in back ware washing area. 6 near three door silver reach-in cooler and storage rack in back kitchen. 4 in dry storage. 6 at far end cook line and nearby seating area on wall. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 cooks present handling food with no certified food manager present. Certified food manager Bryan arrived at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees hired more than 60 days no proof of training, Lenette and Mersa.