WAFFLE HOUSE #2044
7652 MERRILL ROAD, Jacksonville FL 32277 · 904.744-9744
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib next to back door no vacuum breaker
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and sausage gravy mix
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around door of walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on coolers soiled food debris
Aug 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bacon 49f pork chop 49f cooked mushrooms 50f sausage patties 49f bagged steak 47f shredded steak 39f in four door meat cooler, all items moved to working reach in cooler. Repair man called
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib next to back door no vacuum breaker
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and sausage gravy mix
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup around door of walk in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scooper handle in ice at drink station, moved to store correctly on hanging hook
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between lids of cooler, manager moved to place at dish are
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on coolers soiled food debris
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Small metal sanitizer pans 0ppms chlorine, manager remade 100 ppms
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Evidence of cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Hood filters being cleaned outside with water and chemicals flowing on the ground into grass, manager agreed to clean inside
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Rehydrated hash-browns missing date marking
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid on grease receptacle broken unable to close
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice around freezer door, door frozen shut had to break the ice to open door
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives stored between lid of reach in cooler, manager removed knives
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishwasher gauge broken unable to determine rinse temperature
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Water leaking from pipe. Reach in Cooler leaking water unto lids of food containers
Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -No date marking on chili in plastic jug in reach in cooler - mo date marking on open milk containers
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer build up of ice around door and ice build up on shelf
Sep 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bacon 45f pork chops 45f chicken strips 45f sausage 46f steak 45f beef patties 46f. Four door cooler
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -No date marking on chili in plastic jug in reach in cooler - mo date marking on open milk containers
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by black chart, chart moved
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer build up of ice around door and ice build up on shelf
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored in top of ice machine, moved
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels to different containers in use, onion date sticker on chili container, waffle date sticker on onion container.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal water jug in glass cooler where milk is stored
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In 4 door reach in cooler At the back of the unit
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle mix 53f in reach in cooler, all other waffle mix 41f. Manager states might have been placed out, but in reach in cooler now.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 3 opened chocolate milks and 2 opened white milks, opened previously not aware how many days have passed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quat test strips for sanitizer buckets.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on prep area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Manager/ cook on line wearing watch.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soda in boxes stored on floor
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around walk in freezer door
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored on top of ice machine, moved to ice bucket
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple personal drinks stored in glass reach in coolers, manager moved
Jan 2, 2025□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom missing handwashing sign
Nov 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine black soiled build up on deflector
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. Per manager the employee training system has changed and doesn't have access to it.
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. Per manager it's not apart of the on boarding process and doesn't have the information for employees
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom missing handwashing sign
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted
Sep 23, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine black soiled build up on deflector
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. Per manager the employee training system has changed and doesn't have access to it.
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. Per manager it's not apart of the on boarding process and doesn't have the information for employees
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Garbage on the ground at mop sink
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid left open
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom missing handwashing sign
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over hashbrowns in reach in cooler, manager moved
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 cracked eggs stored in basket up top with whole shelled eggs, eggs removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork chops 47f sausage Pattie's 45f steak 47f. Manager States hinge on cooler door is faulty. Placed pans of ice on product in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine black soiled build up on deflector
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. Per manager the employee training system has changed and doesn't have access to it.
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. Per manager it's not apart of the on boarding process and doesn't have the information for employees
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Managers on line wearing a watch while in food preparation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door propped open with a wooden block, manager removed
Garbage on the ground at mop sink
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid left open
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored on top of ice machine, manager moved to store correctly
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom missing handwashing sign
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels still on clean containers stacked in drying rack, manager removed
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink in a mini personal blender cup inside reach in cooler over hashbrowns. Manager moved
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over hash browns in reach in cooler on line, manager moved
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Shell eggs over cook line, manager placed time on chart
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Waffle mix and hash brown
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Rholonda
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in glass cooler on line, manager moved to lower shelf
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. High temperature dishwasher with non-functional gauge's
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Food prep employee crack3 raw shell eggs then handled clean plates without changing gloves or washing hands. Manager intervened.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food service employee touched face, hair, personal clothing then engaged in food prep activity without washing hands. Manager intervened.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on tray of eggs on shelf at cookline. Placed about 1 hr before per Person In Charge. Marked by manager.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored hanger on frontline rack by condiments. Moved by manager.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at outside faucet.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment high temperatures measuring thermometer not functioning.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at multiple dispensers in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at frontline Hand wash sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverage containers on prep Table.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink container above restaurant foods in frontline cooler.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry. multiple employees.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Inadequate self closing mechanism on rear exit door
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled inter multiple coolers. Kitchen.
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