Waffle House
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Waffle House has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 22, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Employee cracked raw shell eggs” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lehigh Acres restaurant scores 78. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to single service articles without washing hands. Observed employee handling raw bacon with gloves, removed gloves, handled plastic straws, no handwash step. Spoke with employee regarding proper glove usage. **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 147F) after running multiple times, operator set up manual sanitation in triple sink, chlorine 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) by counter near to office. **Warning**
41-27-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee meals and drinks over food for customers in 4 door reach-in cooler by office. Operator moved to bottom shelf together for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
61
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook cracking raw shell eggs then continue working with clean pans and plates, no handwash step. Spoke with operator regarding proper handwashing, operator changed gloves and washed hands prior to returning to work. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food storage area. Two by bibb in box soda storage in back storage room. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drop in part reach-in cooler left side flat grill:; diced ham (51F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) for 2 hours per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on condiment cart across from coffee station cook line closer to office. Operator place in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
61
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line main prep cooler top part sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) after busy breakfast rush for one hour per operator with lid left open. Operator closed lid. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust around vents on cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler by office soiled.
23-03-4
78
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee at cook line wash hands to begin working with foods rub hands together with soap approximately 5 seconds. Spoke with employee regarding proper handwashing, employee rehashed hands before resuming work. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.in reach-in cooler to right of cook top, observed raw ground pork over raw bacon. Discussed proper storage with operator, operator rearranged foods for proper food protection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
74
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on table by triple sink with single service to go containers. Operator moved chemicals to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. On main cook line, employee cracked raw shell eggs then engaged in plating cooked eggs, no handwash. Discussed with manager that after cracking raw shell eggs, hands must be washed after removing gloves before changing tasks. Manager discussed with employees, who properly washed hands before returning to work. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 12/1/2023. License was renewed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service iced tea bags stored uncovered on dry storage rack in far back kitchen. Coffee filters uncovered at far right cook line and far left cook line by beverage stations. Operator covered all items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine. Operator cleaned and placed in container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
58
Aug 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House?
Across the inspection record, “employee cracked raw shell eggs” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House.
How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?
Waffle House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.
Has Waffle House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waffle House 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House is inspected around four times per year on average.
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