Waffle House in Lehigh Acres
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3412 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971Part of: Waffle House Florida health inspections, violations & closures
The Waffle House location in Lehigh Acres has recorded 8 inspections since August 2023, with 18 total violations, and experienced significant compliance issues in recent months. High-priority violations have been documented repeatedly across multiple inspections, including hand washing failures cited in at least 3 inspections, shell stock requirements violations in 5 inspections, employee health reporting violations in 3 inspections, and time as control violations in 2 inspections. A routine inspection on August 21, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after documenting 10 violations including three high-priority findings. Two portable fire extinguisher gauge deficiencies were documented in August 2025 (extinguisher in red zone). The facility received one formal disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. Most recently, a complaint inspection on October 14, 2025 found 8 violations and a Warning was Issued; a follow-up complaint inspection on October 22, 2025 resulted in Call Back - Complied with zero violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Waffle House in Lehigh Acres: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Waffle House in Lehigh Acres: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025068038 | $200.00 | Aug 21, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Waffle House in Lehigh Acres: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Waffle House in Lehigh Acres: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Waffle House in Lehigh Acres: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Waffle House in Lehigh Acres last inspected?
- Waffle House in Lehigh Acres was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Waffle House in Lehigh Acres?
- The most frequently cited violations at Waffle House in Lehigh Acres are: Shell stock requirements, Toilet facilities, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Waffle House in Lehigh Acres had?
- Waffle House in Lehigh Acres has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waffle House in Lehigh Acres find?
- Waffle House in Lehigh Acres was most recently inspected on July 21, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Waffle House in Lehigh Acres ever been shut down?
- No, Waffle House in Lehigh Acres has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Waffle House in Lehigh Acres had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Waffle House in Lehigh Acres has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Waffle House in Lehigh Acres faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Waffle House in Lehigh Acres has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Waffle House in Lehigh Acres been fined?
- Waffle House in Lehigh Acres has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 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.
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