WHATABURGER #973
289 BLANDING BLVD, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904-215-0999
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2023
4 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect observed near flat grill.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect observed near flat grill.
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. Food handler training for Thomas A expired on 4/3/2026.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in stand-up reach-in cooler by the flat grill. Employee placed an ambient thermometer in the unit.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in reach in freezer by fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill have grease accumulation.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of microwave has food build up. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers with accumulation of grease. Manager states there is a leak and a work order has already been placed to address.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee with gloved hands place another pair of gloves over initial gloves, retrieved and cracked raw shell eggs onto the grill. Employee removed outer gloves by touching the outer exterior surface of the outer glove near wrist area. Employee discarded outer glove then took bun and placed lettuce and tomato on the bun. Company procedures state to insert two fingers inside the second poly glove above the back of wrist.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker installed at main faucet, splitter added. Missing vacuum breaker on non-chemical side with attached hose.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle in/around ice cream machine has black build up. Cutting board at prep area has black staining.
No proof provided that 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 available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator does not have proof of training for some employees.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door blocked with cardboard boxes and safety cones.
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.