WAFFLE HOUSE #323
165 PARK AVE, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904.269.3612
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
FEB 24
SEP 24
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JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Two fly strips hanging by office with accumulation of dead flying insects. Manager removed both fly strips and discarded.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026022186 | Jan 28, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | $360 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2026Administrative 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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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food/clean equipment/utensils without washing hands. Observed employee place raw sausage on the grill then handled clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager coached employee and employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishmachine tested at 149F.
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. Shell eggs above grill being held on time controls has no time marking. Operator states eggs placed out at 8:30 and added time marking.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for approximately 18 out of 21 employees.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No employee reporting agreement for Danny O.
Clean linens stored on floor. Clean wiping cloths stored on the floor in dry storage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and coat stored on top of bag in box sodas. Employee moved items.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service take out cups in holder at soda machine has top uncovered. Manager added covering. Also, ice bucket not inverted, manager turned bucket over.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of reach-in cooler by office.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk-in cooler have dust.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloths stored solution near dishmachine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Employee remade solution and retested to 50ppm chlorine.
Aug 21, 2025Administrative 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle batter on counter at waffle irons at 52F. Manager states batter left out of refrigeration for approximately 30 minutes. Batter placed in reach in cooler and 15 minutes later batter at 45F.
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. Shell eggs being held on time controls have no time marking. Manager states eggs removed from refrigeration approximately 20 minutes prior and labeled eggs with correct time marking.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only three certificates available. Per manager, missing approximately 15 proof of food handler training.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed server wearing multiple bracelets.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on cook. Cook placed on hair net during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out cups in holders at left soda machine are not covered. Also, take out lids and containers stored on the floor in dry storage room.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in bottom of reach in cooler where hash browns are stored.
Feb 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator only has two physical certificates. All other proof of food handler training shown by screenshots on phone. Also, no proof of food handler training for Mary, Ruth, Shirly, Zelbudee, Natalie, Anthony and Vanessa, all per manager hired over 60 days ago.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sinks in women's and men's restrooms reach a maximum of 74F.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook preparing eggs wearing a watch. Cook removed watch.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle for hash browns laying in hash browns. Manager stored properly. Handle again in hash browns a few minutes later.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwash sink at dishwasher. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111. Manager posted sign during inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage in far right reach in cooler stored above/with food for customers.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomato in reach in cooler to left of grill at 58F. Observed pan elevated above chill line on top of another pan of sliced tomato. Operator voluntarily discarded diced tomatoes.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in reach in cooler at to go area not date marked. Per employee, milk opened two days prior. Employee labeled with open date.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator does not have original certificates. All certificates shown on phone. Also, per operator, unable to provide proof of training for 8 employees hired over 60 days.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink beside triple sink reaches maximum temperature of 78F. Women's restroom reaches maximum temperature of 76F and men's restroom reaches maximum temperature of 75F.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two opened employee beverages in reach in cooler across from office stored above hash browns for customers. Operator moved both beverages to proper storage.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Milk in reach in cooler not date marked. Per operator, milk opened two days prior. Employee marked appropriate date on milk.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of reporting responsibilities for new hire, Lora E. Operator had employee sign form during inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of wrapped straws and carry out utensil kits on the floor in dry storage room.
Utensils in poor condition. Multiple rubber spatulas have pieces missing or melted on the food contact surface, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Sep 26, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 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. Observed two different employees crack raw shell eggs into fry pan, remove gloves, handle clean utensils/pans or other food products and put on new gloves without washing hands in between.
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 marked on shell eggs held on time as a public health control. Operator marked correct time at beginning of inspection.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Two fly strips hanging by office with accumulation of dead flying insects. Manager removed both fly strips and discarded.
Clean linens stored on floor. Clean wiping cloths in bag on floor in dry storage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked plastic cups with water between cups.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of ice scoop in right ice bin in ice. Manager moved to proper storage.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out cups in holders at both soda machines not covered. Manager added lids to all top cups.
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