WAFFLE HOUSE #2104
7180 NORMANDY BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 904.781.9594
Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (39F - Cold Holding) per manager the temps were 40F or below 1 hour ago. Food items were stored on open cooler next to grill. Manager put food items in the cooler to cool.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022005391 | Nov 15, 2021 | Apr 12, 2022 | $600 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slight buildup on interior of ice machine. Manager cleaned ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage On table with straws utensils and condiments employee discarded beverage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on cooler drawer, gasket soiled on walk in cooler, manager cleaned gaskets. Dust on walk in cooler fan cover
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Water softener stored on Floor in shed. Manager properly stored water softener.
Aug 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (58F - Cold Holding); diced ham (55F - Cold Holding); hash browns (54F - Cold Holding); ham slices (56F - Cold Holding); cheese slices (52F - Cold Holding) per manager food items were placed in prep cooler 2 hours ago. Manager stated they will put food items into an ice bath until cooler is repaired.
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 expired employee training certificate expired 4/6/25
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on meat cooler Water leaking in reach in cooler where meat is stored.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty Fan cover in walk in cooler.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored Near single service straws and condiments, manager properly stored spray bottles
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Ceiling tile missing.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls stored on counter area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored Near clean utensils, manager discarded beverage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with a mold like substance on reach in cooler door. Dust on walk in cooler fan cover
Aug 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over fully cooked gravy in reach in cooler closest to manger's office, employee properly stored food items
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (51F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in open cooler next to cooks line. Per manager the maintenance(onsite) just repaired the cooler prior to inspection. Cooler is still cooling down. Manager moved food items into the walk in freezer to rapidly cool.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates stored right in front of customers seated at bar area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Purple large drink cup stored on counter near clean coffee cups, employee properly stored beverage cup
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on cooks line Walk in cooler fan cover is dusty
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee cooking on the flat top grill moved two bowls and a plate used to scramble raw shell eggs to the dish area. Plate and bowls had raw shell residue visibly on surfaces. Employee turned and grabbed a clean plate with the same gloved hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (50F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (39F - Cold Holding) per manager the temps were 40F or below 1 hour ago. Food items were stored on open cooler next to grill. Manager put food items in the cooler to cool.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by rolling cart, manager moved cart.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse hanging on shelf where single service items are stored. Manager properly stored purse
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on employee preparing eggs and meat on flat top grill.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on front counter reach in cooler and walk in cooler. Grease dripping from Hood filters
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled Water pooled in bottom of cooler where containers of hash browns are stored
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust in reach in cooler shelves
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels Near dish machine, manager provided paper towels
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with Blue solution stored on end of cart, manager labeled spray bottle
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold on interior of ice machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old licenses displayed expiring 2021, 2023 and 2021
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Open water bottle and granola bar stored in clear door reach in cooler, open energy drink on counter with clean utensils, employee beverage in meat cooler. Employee properly stored all employee drinks
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on fountain boxed drinks on shelf across from office, employee moved back pack
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on meat cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on meat cooler doors Dusty fan cover in the walk in cooler Gasket soiled on walk in cooler door
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Pink liquid in bottom of meat cooler, yellow liquid in bottom of cooler where pancake batter and hash browns are stored
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.