Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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WAFFLE HOUSE #699

6531 DUDLEY DR · NAPLES · Collier County · FL 34105

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3334854
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8354112
DBPR license2101396

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 17, 2023 11:03 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 17, 2023 3:31 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#4High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook at front line, changed gloves, no hand wash. Educated employee about when to wash hands. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed five small flying insects in dining room walls adjacent to restrooms. Observed four small flying insects in kitchen prep area near triple sink. Observed two small flying insects near soda dispenser **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. In mens bathroom observed six small flying insects. In restroom hallway observed sixteen small flying insects. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In double door refrigerator near triple sink, Raw shell eggs being stored above rehydrated potatoes and waffle batter. Operator rearranged items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At front counter observed four live roaches near cash register, and shelving. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner being stored above bag in the box soda and single use cups. Operator moved item **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 8-12-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter, hand washing sink being used to store spray bottle with cleaner. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate53A-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/ Two cooks and two servers handling food with no Certified food manager present **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Illness Agreement Hand out. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At front counter, hand wash sink has no hot water. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. At triple sink area. Operator removed fly tape. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In back double door refrigerator next to ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Double door refrigerator near office. 10-27-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:38 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.