Waffle Monkey Bonita Beach

27975 Old 41 Rd, Unit 106, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Waffle Monkey Bonita Beach appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. Waffle Monkey Bonita Beach was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Bonita Springs restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup on prep table next to bananas.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sunglasses in old Reach-in-cooler near back door, personal bag over clean utensils by Dish Machine. All items properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed Operator handling a bead bun with bare hands while preparing to make a sandwich for a guest. Operator donned gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

09-01-4

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels were being used in maketable pans for sliced tomatoes and sliced turkey. Operator removed and is now using deli paper. **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the dish area blocked by a cart and trash can.

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils on the cook line. Inspector moved to designated storage. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed food handler plating ready-to-eat waffles with bare hands. Discussed bare hand contact. Employee washed hands and donned gloves

09-01-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pooled eggs were stored in a pitcher on a wire shelf directly above boxes of bacon.

08A-20-5

Sep 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cracked pooled shell eggs (64F - Cold Holding); waffle batter with eggs (45F - Cold Holding); shell eggs(room temperature) (45F) in Reach-in-cooler on cook line, in open top on top if pans. Items were out approximately two hours per operator. Discussed Time as a public health control and printed form for operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in dish area blocked by cart and trash can. Corrected on site

31A-09-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In front counter area. Corrected on site

21-38-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags in multiple locations in kitchen near food or food prep equipment. Corrected on site

40-06-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch and bracelets.

13-07-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on cook line **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

May 1, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle Monkey Bonita Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle Monkey Bonita Beach on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle Monkey Bonita Beach?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle Monkey Bonita Beach.

How does Waffle Monkey Bonita Beach compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?

Waffle Monkey Bonita Beach most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bonita Springs average of 80.

Has Waffle Monkey Bonita Beach's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle Monkey Bonita Beach have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle Monkey Bonita Beach 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 Monkey Bonita Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle Monkey Bonita Beach is inspected around two times per year on average.

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