Waffle House in Fort Myers
Last inspected:
9420 Daniels Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912Part of: Waffle House Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Waffle House #793 in Fort Myers has accumulated 170 violations across 36 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.7 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for fly activity. State records show 5 disciplinary actions totaling $2,400 in fines. Recent enforcement patterns reveal repeated emergency orders in 2023 and 2024, with inspectors returning multiple times within days to verify compliance.
Most recent closure: August 15, 2024 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Waffle House in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
4.7
violations / inspection
4.7 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Waffle House in Fort Myers: Emergency Closure History (2)
Waffle House in Fort Myers: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024047831 | $600.00 | Aug 15, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2023056005 | $600.00 | Sep 27, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2022001408 | $200.00 | Dec 10, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2018036746 | $400.00 | Jun 13, 2018 | Tampa |
Waffle House in Fort Myers: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed heavy rust and disrepair around electrical outlet under right side soda fountain in cabinet. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Waffle House in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections44 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections24 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Waffle House in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Waffle House in Fort Myers last inspected?
- Waffle House #793 in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Waffle House in Fort Myers last shut down?
- Waffle House #793 in Fort Myers was last shut down on August 15, 2024 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Waffle House in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at Waffle House #793 in Fort Myers are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Waffle House in Fort Myers had?
- Waffle House #793 in Fort Myers has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waffle House in Fort Myers find?
- Waffle House #793 in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on February 11, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Waffle House in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- Yes, Waffle House #793 in Fort Myers has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- Has Waffle House in Fort Myers had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Waffle House #793 in Fort Myers has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Waffle House in Fort Myers faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Waffle House #793 in Fort Myers has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,800.00 in fines.
- How much has Waffle House in Fort Myers been fined?
- Waffle House #793 in Fort Myers has been fined a total of $1,800.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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