Waffle House in Lehigh Acres

Last inspected:

3412 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971

Part of: Waffle House Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

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.

8Inspections
18Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Waffle House in Lehigh Acres: Comparison to Lee County Averages

This Facility 2.3 violations / inspection 2.3 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg 4.36 violations / inspection 4.36 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Lee County Avg 0.1 closures / facility 0.1 county average

Waffle House in Lehigh Acres: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Waffle House in Lehigh Acres
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher behind front register. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher behind front register.

Waffle House in Lehigh Acres: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)

— 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
— 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 October 22, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
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, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Waffle House in Lehigh Acres had?
Waffle House in Lehigh Acres has had 8 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 October 22, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
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.
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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