WAFFLE HOUSE #2256
11825 SAN JOSE BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32223 · 904-238-8395
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in rear dry goods area.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020058650 | Nov 23, 2020 | Feb 9, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment has No high temperature sanitizing testing / measuring device available.
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. All employee training expired.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled interior of ice bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Frontline.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on door of walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Soiled walk in cooler racks.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box wrapped single service spoons on floor under Hand Wash Sink. Boxed toothpicks on floor dry goods.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in rear dry goods area.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cookline employee handled raw pork then changed gloves without washing hands. Inspector intervened.
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. Some employee training expired.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Open drink bottle of water In reach in cooler with restaurant foods.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink clothing jacket on drinks concentrates boxes. Rear kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign at rear Hand Wash Sink.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food service employee returned from outside then handled Food service employee equipment, single service items without washing hands. Manager intervened.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Dead insects on floor in restrooms.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled interior of ice bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile by rear entrance door.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor by dry goods area. Cleaned up by manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor. Frontline coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled top of ice machine. By lid. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen coolers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Box of single service containers on floor. Dry goods area. Moved by manager.
Oct 21, 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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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine high temperature sanitizing 151°. Person In Charge set up manual sanitizing chlorine. 100 ppm. (Service technician called. )
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bleach gallon in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Soiled cooler gaskets. Prep line unit.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch bag next to tray of raw shell eggs in frontline cooler. Moved by manager.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen
Jul 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in dining room.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small tray of cut tomato at 50° in make table. (Over stacked ) placed about 1 hr before. Moved by manager.
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/. 5 food service employees onsite with no Certified Food Manager present.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Hand Wash Sign by rear Hand Wash Sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler. Prep line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food service employee handled soiled plates /equipment then changed gloves without washing hands. Manager intervened.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 cracked eggs in tray of i tacit eggs In Reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Overstacked cut tomato at 52° in make table. Placed about 30 mins ago. Moved by manager.
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 eggs in tray at cookline. Placed about 1 hr ago. Marked by manager.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: rear kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry. multiple employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Cooler gaskets. Prep line.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: cleaned by manager.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep cooler.
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