WAFFLE HOUSE #870
4050 BOATWAY RD · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33905
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook wearing gloves loading flat top with raw steak and pork sausage then change gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food.
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed cracked light shield in hallway outside restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in tall reach in cooler across from manager office sitting on package of sliced cheese. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go coffee cups in stainless dispenser with no cover protecting cup openings. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:04 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.