WAFFLE HOUSE #565
28100 QUAILS NEST LN · BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County · FL 34135
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-02-6High 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**
Intermediate 2
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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-02-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 4
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups on cook line drink station. Repeat 6/14/2023 **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Main dishwasher in disrepair. Repeat 6/14/2023. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in Back of kitchen.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:56 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.