WAFFLE HOUSE #2133
13975 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32224 · 904.992.4515
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 10 visits since August 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. Observed 1 flying insect around 3 compartment sink area.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to wrapped single service plastic ware at front counter. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner to properly stored next.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed water spigots on both soda dispensers soiled/ accumulation of debris.
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. Observed multiple employees food safety training expired. Operator has them set up to complete their training online over the next week.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bins at both soda machines on service line and interior of large ice machine next to entry door soiled.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple personal belongings on bag in box soda boxes across from managers office. Also, employees cup next to box of gloves on dry food storage shelf. Operator removed all employees personal belongings to properly store.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach-in cooler doors and on walk-in-cooler door soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in coolers on cook line and front service line soiled.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); at both sanitizer buckets on front service areas. Operator remade solution and retested at 100ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white substance stored on shelf below front service counter. Operator labeled container of sugar.
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat rehydrated potatoes in glass door reach-in cooler nearest to manager office. Operator removed shelled eggs to properly store.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed two Vacuum breakers missing from splitter at threaded hose Bibb at mop sink outside back door.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm) exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Operator added water to dilute solution. Retested at 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed water nozzle at both soda dispensers soiled.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed multiple employee food safety certificates are missing required info- trainers certificate number and date of births.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior back of ice moving at both soda dispensers soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings stored on bag in box soda boxes across from manager office. Operator removed employees bag and charger to properly store.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, gasket on glass door reach-in cooler at front service line has accumulation of food debris. Also, basin of hand wash sink across from manager office soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior 4 doorInterior of reach-in cooler nearest manager office, and glass door reach-in cooler at closed end of cook line soiled with accumulation of food debris.
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer cooler on cook line Ham (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken Sausage (51F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 44F. Employee relocated the TCS items to nearby cooler.
May 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect around 3 compartment sink area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer cooler on cook line Ham (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken Sausage (51F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 44F. Employee relocated the TCS items to nearby cooler.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed PIC without knowledge of Big 6 Foodborne illnesses. Inspector will provide copy of big 6 foodborne illnesses.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents in back room near walk in cooler soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under equipment. Observed in use soiled wiping cloth under coffee machine. Observed in use wiping cloths in reach in cooler stored in standing water. Employee removed and stored properly.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed Ishtar shield cracked located in back room near exit door.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located at entrance of kitchen with shelves that have surface rust.
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Observed water softener salt stored on floor of dry storage. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nov 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm) at front service station. Operator added more water to solution to dilute and retested at 100ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water spigot at both soda dispensing machined soiled. Also, deflector plate in ice machine near kitchen entry door soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near warewashing area used to store a couple of bottles of cleaners. Operator removed cleaners from hand wash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin of large ice machine soiled. Also, back interior of ice bin at soda dispensing machine to the left of grill soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of multiple waffle machines soiled.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at drain in front of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal belongings on soda bag in boxes across from mashers office. Operator removed personal items to properly store.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler below open top reach-in cooler on cook,one soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in 4 door reach-in cooler on cook line rusted.
Apr 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handling dirty dishes at warewashing area, then made beverage without washing hands.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair, then put on hair net and proceeded to make beverage without washing hands. Also, employee changed tasks from taking orders cleaning bar area, then put on gloves to put bacon on grill. Discussed hand washing violations with Operator. Operator had employees wash hands.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at dishwashing machine stored lower than rim of sink
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) test strip was darker purple than 200. Operator had employee add water to dilute solution. Retested at 100ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water spigot on soda dispensing machine nearest office soiled. Also, top of interior deflector plate in large ice machine soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored at large ice machine near kitchen entry door not inverted or lid to protect. Also, clean plates stored on shelf near sitting bar area not protected. Stacked higher than small ledge of shelf. Operator removed plates and put lid on ice bucket.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid missing from waste receptacle in women's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on Multiple reach-in coolers on cookline soiled.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closure on women's restroom door broken/ not working properly/ not self closing.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Sealed box of to go lids in exterior storage shed stored on floor. Operator stated a rack has been ordered.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced American cheese (49-50F - Cold Holding) in top of reach-in cooler next to grill. Observed sliced cheese stored above chill line of cooler. Operator removed some of the cheese to place below to chill. Also, hashbrowns (45F - Cold Holding); in reach-in cooler next to grill. Operator stated hashbrowns went in cooler this morning. Observed other carton of hashbrowns on top of container that is at 45F and temped at 42F. Operator removed the carton that was stacked on top to chill hashbrowns.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water spigots/ nozzle at both soda dispensing machine soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket hanging near ice machine not inverted/ protected.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler drawers next to grill soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple sealed boxes with single use to go items stored on floor in shed outside back door.
Aug 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near 3 compartment sink in back room.
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. See stop sale. Observed Raw shell eggs stored over grill area being held on time control without a time mark. Employee placed time mark on eggs.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink on the outside of building without a back flow preventer on hose bib.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled and around the splash guard. Manager started cleaning the ice machine during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored in cooler above pancake batter. Observed employee drink stored on prep table of cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door of kitchen.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment unable to provide copy of last inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed cooler reach in door gaskets soiled on cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple cases of single service items stored on floor in outside storage room.
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