HILL'S CHICKEN AND WAFFLES, 'LLC'
2120 S RIDGEWOOD AVE STE 8, Edgewater FL 32141 · 386-547-9978
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023053361 | Sep 17, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cole slaw 4/9
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter out overnight 73F see stop sale
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Covered with tray and holding sanitizer bucket, next to bag in the box soda
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Several items discarded, top of reach in cooler
Food stored on floor. Oil container, bag in the box soda, box of Splenda
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease recycling container
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 corrected to 100 ppm cl
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Oct 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At bar seating area: Butter packets out and returned to cooler 76F Butter packets in cooler 48F. Both cooler doors left opened. Advised to use time as a public health control and recheck cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both in kitchen and one at bar counter. One in kitchen stocked
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee training certificate provided for employee on duty, no others provided
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Food stored on floor. Oil jug in dry storage
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
Oct 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cottage food present in establishment. See stop sale. Shandaddys inferno buffalo sauce Angie Turpin cowboy candy and datil pepper sauce For personal use per operator. Removed from cookline area
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. No chemicals coming through machine lines
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At bar seating area: Butter packets out and returned to cooler 76F Butter packets in cooler 48F. Both cooler doors left opened. Advised to use time as a public health control and recheck cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac and cheese 128F. Advised to reheat to 165F to hot hold at 135F or above.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both in kitchen and one at bar counter. One in kitchen stocked
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee training certificate provided for employee on duty, no others provided
No soap provided at handwash sink. Both in kitchen
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple substance
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Food stored on floor. Oil jug in dry storage
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Marked incorrectly per operator - ham 4/15, cheese sauce 4/23
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets on ice at start of inspection, moved to beverage cooler in the bar, 70F. Advised to keep refrigerated and only ice a small amount when busy.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Veg dicer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Main kitchen
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Chris, other employees
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. A couple of containers in the top of double cooler
Food stored on floor. Oil in dry storage closet
Light not functioning. Bulb needs to be changed, dry storage closet
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Dec 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
Oct 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm cl
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
Oct 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm cl
Sink and surface lactic acid/ddbsa sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Approximately 452/170 according to operator test strips
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
Oct 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm cl
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over cooked product in 1/2 pan.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over shredded cheese
Sink and surface lactic acid/ddbsa sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Approximately 452/170 according to operator test strips
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front bar, used to hold water filter for ice machine
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Mosquitoes breeding in standing water. In mop bucket outside back door
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back hand sink
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
Single-service articles improperly stored.case in the dry storage area
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over mango; raw fish over yucca; triple cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Incorrect dates on sausage/accapurrai
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut sherry tomatoes 57F - left out in prep area Spring mix left out from 8 am - approximately 8 hours. 72F. See stop sale
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back handsink for dish area blocked by trash cans
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Empanadas marked with production/frozen date in reach in cooler
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Peppers being cut prior to washing. discussed with employee
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. -can of "Hot Shot" stored in rear prep area, operator discarded
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in rear prep area blocked by case of plantains on milk crate, operator relocated
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in bar area being used to store blender lid, operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area, operator installed new paper towels
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine, employee cleaned.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -cardboard boxes
Grease receptacle and dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. -operator states in process of having concrete pads installed
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -ice bin in bar area, operator removed
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -small flour container lacking label, operator labeled
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.