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WAFFLE HOUSE

3412 LEE BLVD · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33971

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3603230
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10887560
DBPR license4607742

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#2High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracking raw shell eggs then continue working with clean pans and plates, no handwash step. Spoke with operator regarding proper handwashing, operator changed gloves and washed hands prior to returning to work. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food storage area. Two by bibb in box soda storage in back storage room. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drop in part reach-in cooler left side flat grill:; diced ham (51F – Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding) for 2 hours per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 1

#1Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on condiment cart across from coffee station cook line closer to office. Operator place in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.