ALOHA WAFFLE BAR
725 SKYMARKS DR STE 5, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-619-7781
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in front counter area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager present, D. Rhodes hired appropriately 1 year, not able to provide manager certification.
Equipment in poor repair. At front line, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In prep room, ceiling vent has build up of flour dust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At prep area, bottom of mixer head has build up,of encrusted food debris.
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At front counter, finish on concrete floor has worn off and floor is no longer smooth/easily cleanable. In prep room, finish on floor worn off in multiple spots.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In prep area, water leak at hot water handle on prep sink.
Aug 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep room double door reach-in cooler, shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (47F - Cold Holding); turkey slices (45F - Cold Holding); swiss cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated unit was at 37f at arrival, cooler opened continuously for prep and stocking. Operator turned thermostat down.
Equipment in poor repair. At front counter area, gasket torn on left door of reach-in cooler under waffle makers.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In prep room, floor under storage shelves has build up.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At front counter, finish on concrete floor has worn off and floor,is no longer easily cleanable.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink closet, mops stored in mop sink. Operator inverted mops to air dry.
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep area reach-in cooler, cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (48F - Cold Holding); slaw (52F - Cold Holding). Employee called opening manager, she stated items were at 37f this morning, cooler opened to put up delivery. Ambient thermometer at 60f. Ambient thermometer at 38f after 30 minutes.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two employees present, hired less than 60 days, not able to provide documentation of employee responsibilities.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At front counter area, interior side of door soiled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom missing covered receptacle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In prep room, sign at handwash sink says Handwash Only. Sign must remind employees to wash hands.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In prep area, multiple metal pans and plastic containers have sticky residue from labels.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At front counter on shelf below waffle makers, container identified as non dairy creamer not labeled.
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee present, hired for 3 days, no documentation available. Operator reviewed employee responsibilities with employee, completed from.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Operator has paint brush for oil at waffle station. Operator discarded.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom missing covered receptacle.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator has expired license posted. Operator stated she has issue with printer.
Floors, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. At prep area, floor and wall under prep table soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At front counter area, gasket on reach-in cooler under waffle makers has build up of food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In prep area, multiple metal,pans have sticky residue from labels.
Mar 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on front line, whipped cream (48F - Cold Holding, retemp after 20 mins 42F). Manager stated whipped cream was in constant use during morning rush. Manager placed whipped cream in reach in cooler below flip top, retemp after 30 mins, 42F. Advised operator keep on time opposed to temperature. At flip top cooler on make line, sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cooler lid was open and closed all morning. Manager placed cheese slices in reach in cooler below make line, retemp after 30 mins, 42F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in chemical storage room next to employee restroom did not have label. Manager added label.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under triple sink on make line has build up.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Shared dumpster lid broken and hanging.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. At shared dumpster, excess garbage build up around dumpsters.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind counter of make line in kitchen, tiles have build up of old food. Manager whipped down tiles.
Oct 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in front counter area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in flip top cooler, whipped cream 47F. Cream placed into service approximately 90 minutes prior. Cream moved to reach in cooler to cool. Rechecked temperature - 43F. In small prep room in glass door reach in cooler, eggs, cheese, ham, cut tomatoes 47F. Manager states employees have been in/out of cooler for prep. Ambient air temperature 48F. Door kept closed to cool items. Rechecked temperature of foods - 46F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored in mop sink room. Bottle labeled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf in prep room.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under triple sink at front counter. Wall under triple sink at front counter.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf in prep room.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.