WAFFLE HOUSE #2174
3810 CLEVELAND AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High 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**
Intermediate 1
22-56-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 3
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line gasket torn. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – 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**
25-06-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:12 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.