WAFFLE HOUSE #2083
11844 LEM TURNER RD, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904.768.8942
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at waffle station, waffle batter (65F - Cold Holding). Operator returned to reach-in cooler.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In two door reach in cooler at end of cookline line, raw shell eggs over cans of tomato juice and containers of milk.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer solution at end of cookline at over 200ppm chlorine, strip bleached back to white. Employee reset to 100ppm.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Five food handling employees present with no certified food manager present.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection all employee food handler training expired.
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Clean linens stored on floor. Bags of clean linen stored on the floor by bulk ice bin. Operator began relocating.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf over bagged bread.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Hashbrowns scoop handle buried in product in cookline reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline hood filters with grease build up forming. Food debris at end of cookline between grill area and reach in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean plastic containers over three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of two door reach in cooler at end of cookline has food debris and spilled liquid build up at base of cooler. Interior of bulk ice bin has rust build up on deflector plate corners.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door reach in cooler for the waitstation has rust pitting the surface of the shelves.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service carry out container lids stored on the floor in front of the hand wash sink in back prep area.
Water draining onto floor surface. Mid cook line soda ice bin has bucket placed under ice well to catch run off water, bucket to catch water over full and leaking to floor.
Dec 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 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. At cook line, employee cracked shell eggs then handled clean plate, no glove change and handwash. Employee also handled raw bacon then clean plate with no glove change and handwash. Also, employee at dish area handled dirty dish, then handled clean dishes with no handwash.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At flip top reach-in cooler, sliced cheese (62F - Cold Holding). Employee stated cheese was sitting out on counter for undetermined time.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top reach-in cooler, sliced cheese (62F - Cold Holding). Employee stated cheese was sitting out on counter for undetermined time.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In front line steam table, sausage gravy (115F - Hot Holding, reheated to 166f). Item heated and placed in steam table 2.5 hours prior per manager. Manager moved to cook line to reheat.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach-in cooler by seating counter, milk opened 3 days prior per manager, not dated. Manager dated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dish area handwash sink, towel and bottle of dish soap stored in sink. Manager removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen, interior of ice machine has black mold-like substance at deflection plate.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach-in cooler by back kitchen entrance, seafood salad identified as personal, stored on upper shelf. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. In prep area, interior of left grits hot holding unit, sides have finish worn off exposing insulation.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At dish area, wall and floor under counter has build up of debris.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Build up of Unbagged trash on ground behind dumpster enclosure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled/stained. At drink stations, undercounter cabinet shelves soiled with residue. On cart near entrance to back kitchen, tray under condiment bottles soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At both drink stations, sleeve dispensers with styrofoam cups not covered/protected.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 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. At cook line, employee cracked shell eggs then handled clean plate for sausage without washing hands. Also At cook line, employee handled raw sausage, changed gloves but did not wash hands, then handled pan with cooked eggs.
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. At arrival for inspection, no time marked on shell eggs over cook line. Eggs just taken out, time marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area, interior of grits hot holding unit has build up of debris in interior.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At front counter condiment cart, employee drink on top shelf. In prep area, employee drink on prep table next to induction burner.
Equipment in poor repair. In prep area, interior of grits hot holding unit, sides have finish worn off exposing insulation.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in freezer soiled under shelves.
Food stored on floor. At dish area, jug of liquid pan shortening stored on floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At both drink stations, ice scoop stored in ice with handle touching ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. At dish area, black crates for plastic lids soiled. At drink station near office, under counter cabinet has soiled shelves. At drink station near seating counter, shelf above soda dispenser has build up. At front counter, shelves on multiple carts soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, interior of all reach-in coolers soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At both drink stations, sleeve dispensers with styrofoam cups not covered/protected.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, multiple cases of unwashed produce stored over bottle drinks.
Jan 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At cook line in under counter cabinet, waffle batter (64F - Cold Holding). Employee stated they did not know batter was in cabinet, had to be from overnight. Employee immediately discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in under counter cabinet, waffle batter (64F - Cold Holding). Employee stated they did not know batter was in cabinet, had to be from overnight. Employee immediately discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line, bottom of spindle mixer head has encrusted splatter debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In prep area, handwash sink has cart and floor fan n front of sink. Operator moved items to allow easy access to sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At booth line, cell phone on shelf with condiments.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At drink station near seating bar, fork in cut lemons has handle touching food. In prep area, ice scoop in ice machine has handle touching ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. At triple sinks, black crates for plastic lids soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, interior of double door reach-in cooler soiled and liquid in bottom. At drink station next to seating bar, interior soiled. In walk-in cooler, dunnage rack at milk storage soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At drink station by back kitchen, coffee filters on coffee cups not protected. Sleeve dispensers by soda stations not covered, cups not protected.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, case of tomatoes stored over lemonade drinks.
Sep 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In 4 door reach-in cooler near office, shell eggs stored on ver creamers. Operator moved eggs to another reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at waffle station, waffle batter (65F - Cold Holding). Operator returned to reach-in cooler.
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. At cook line, egg time chart has yesterday date and time. Operator marked correct time on chart.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by office, frozen bottle water in sink. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, bottom of all standup reach-in coolers soiled either juices and debris. Also, drawer with chocolate chips soiled with residue and debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Sleeve dispensers by soda stations not covered.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, case of unwashed tomatoes stored over bottles of juice.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. At arrival for inspection, no time marked for shell eggs. Employee marked time.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach-in cooler near office, multiple food items identified as personal stored with customer foods. Employee moved items.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink by dish machine missing sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler near entrance to front line, gasket soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At front cook line, 3 stand up reach-in cooler bottom shelves soiled. In walk-in cooler, dunnage rack with milk soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Sleeve dispensers by soda stations not covered.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, case of unwashed tomatoes stored over bottles of juice.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At sanitizer container near office, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator made new container, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cook line placed raw hamburger on flattop, changed glove but did not wash hands before handling cooked bacon.
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. One employee present, certificate expired.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted. Operator inverted.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator not able to locate.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at handwash sink by dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled/ stained. Cabinet under soda dispenser by office, soiled.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open. Also, grease receptacle lid open.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at end of line by office and stand up reach-in cooler at cook line, bottom has build up of liquid and debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Sleeve dispensers for styrofoam cups not covered. Dispensers covered.
Aug 4, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In far reach in cooler by office, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat creamers. Items moved and stored correctly.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose in dish area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter by waffle maker, waffle batter 59F. Batter placed out approximately 15 minutes prior. Batter placed into reach in cooler to cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of purple chemical cleaner stored next to whipped spread packets in dry storage. Items moved and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine in kitchen. Interior reach in cooler by office. Manager began cleaning ice machine.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some records are missing information.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket on top of ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under racks in walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by dish machine. Hand washing sink in women's restroom. Inspector emailed sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinets below both ice bins in kitchen area.
Open dumpster/grease receptacle lid. Both lids open. Lids closed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee soda drink in far reach in cooler by office. Soda discarded.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on far end of counter by office tested 0ppm. Chlorine added to bucket. Re-tested 50ppm.
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