Waffle House

4891 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33905
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Waffle House, the earliest from 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Looking across the full record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Fort Myers sits at 80, putting Waffle House on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed line cook preparing food while wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters on counter next to coffee maker uncovered. Operator covered filters. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
90
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups stacked wet nesting under beverage station at front counter.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of raisin bread on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam coffee cups in dispenser on wall by soda station unprotected. Covers are missing. Also unprotected coffee filters by coffee station.
25-06-4
86
May 6, 2025
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 Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House.

How does Waffle House compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Waffle House most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

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.