DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

WAFFLE HOUSE #2174

Based on 7 health inspections, WAFFLE HOUSE #2174 in FORT MYERS has earned a 4.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

3810 Cleveland Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida, 33901
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13484500

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line gasket torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10896294

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line gasket torn. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching hash browns in reach-in cooler beside toasters. The manager removed scooper from hash browns. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected above coffee cups near beside coffee machine. The manager placed coffee filters in container. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shelled eggs over bacon and sausage patties in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager placed shelled eggs on bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwashing machine final rinse cycle was 139°F. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8855611

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8776692

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored above eggs in reach in cooler by ice machine.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at soda machine closest to front door. Operator moved item for proper storage. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8485229

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8484590

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed ice buildup in reach in cooler on front line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed ice buildup in reach in cooler. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370701

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed ice buildup in reach in cooler on front line. Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of 4 door reach in cooler on front line. Operator removed water from bottom of reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed maximum temperature of dish machine at 152F. Operator began to set up 3 compartment sink for manual dish washing. Operator called to have dish machine repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**