Waffle House #978
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Waffle House #978 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Wet wiping cloth not stored” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Waffle House #978's latest score of 86 sits above the Naples average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There is a wet wiping cloth on a counter top next to the steam table. Operator put the wet towel ingo the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. There are torn gaskets on the upright reach in cooler next to the soda fountain. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a dust buildup on the fan cover in walk in cooler. Operator ran the fan cover through the dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
86
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. There is a container of employee food stored, not segregated from restaurant food in the upright cooler closest to the office. Operator removed the employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. There are employees wearing bracelets while preparing food, employees removed the bracelets. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. There are torn gaskets on the upright cooler next to the soda fountain.
14-11-5
86
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 145F). Operator set up the triple sink to sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. An employee rinsed pans in the hand washing sink at the front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On the corners of the ice chute and the left side interior wall. Operator washed and sanitized the ice chute and wall of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. There are unprotected coffee filters. Operator placed the coffee filters into a covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
70
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High Temperature Dishwasher (Temperature 150F). Operator set up manual sanitizer in the triple sink. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. An employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean plates and spatulas without washing hands. Inspector educated the operator on proper hand washing when handling raw animal protein. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the make table cooler ext to the grill, ham (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are multiple wet towels inside the hand washing sink at the front counter. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There are wet wiping cloths in hand washing sink, not in sanitizer at the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
55
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
95
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the top of the make table cooler, cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); diced ham (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). Operator iced the items in the top if the make table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. There are raw shell eggs being held under time as a public health control not time marked. Per the operator the eggs were taken from refrigerator less than 30 minutes ago. Operator time marked the shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There is a employee drink stored over the grill. Operator discarded the employee drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. There is an employee with no hair restraint preparing food. Employee put on a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By the door to the triple sink there is a wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer.
21-12-4
64
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Observed: Employee washed hands with cold water. An employee washed their hands with cold water at the hand washing sink at the front counter. Priority: High Priority
12A-19-4
High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. There are 20 to 30 small flying insects in the kitchen. No small flying insects were observed landing on food or food contact surfaces during the course of the inspection. **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
35A-02-6
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler mechanically tenderized beef steaks are stored over raw shell eggs. Operator moved the tenderized beef. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink at the front counter has a one gallon bucket inside of it. Operator removed the bucket. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a mold like substance on the door gaskets of the walk-in cooler. Priority: Basic
23-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #978 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #978 on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #978?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #978.
How does Waffle House #978 compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Waffle House #978 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.
Has Waffle House #978's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #978 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waffle House #978 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Waffle House #978 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #978 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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