Waffle House #870
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
70
Score
Waffle House #870 appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 22, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Waffle House #870 trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. Observed no time stamp on basket of raw eggs over flat top. Operator replaced eggs with fresh basket and time stamped. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed temperature at 158.8F. Operator set up three compartment sink until temperature can be adjusted to 160F or above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean metal pans stacked and wet nesting on shelf above Three compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
70
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
95
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wash cloth sanitizer solution at 200ppm chlorine. Operator refilled bucket, now reads 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice machine with black mold like substance inside bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf over three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. Operator located a laminated one and hung up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor of dry storage. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wash cloth sanitizer at 200 ppm chlorine at front counter. Operator added water, now reads 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic bottle in hand washing sink across from manager office. Operator removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire shelf above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets preventing reach in cooler door by right of flattop from closing properly.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in large ice machine by three compartment sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged light shield in hall outside bathrooms.
38-01-4
64
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped ham at 45F on roll top reach in cooler next to flattop grill. Operator iced ham and called maintenance for service. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go coffee cups in wall dispensers not inverted and uncovered. Operator replaced covers on dispensers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire rack above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in cooler. Observed buildup of ice on reach in cooler next to flattop grill.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs in restrooms used by employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
70
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers wet nesting on wire rack above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs in restrooms used by employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in reach in cooler by flattop with accumulation of dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed open case of styrofoam to go cups stored on floor of dry storage. Operator moved to shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #870 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #870 on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #870?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #870.
How does Waffle House #870 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Waffle House #870 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Waffle House #870's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle House #870 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Waffle House #870 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Waffle House #870 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #870 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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