WHIPS WAFFLE CO
60 SAINT GEORGE ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-501-1186
Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 6 visits since June 2024
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5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small flying insect near front line landing on powder sugar shaker. Person in charge placed shaker in dish washing area and attempted to kill flying insect.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in back room is blocked. Person in charge cleared path to sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used as a scoop in potato starch. Person in charge removed cup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above bananas. Person in charge removed phones.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line has ice buildup inside.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle laying in sugar. Person in charge removed scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice plate has black substance on it. Person in charge wiped clean.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Single service lids on floor. Person in charge moved lids.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed "wafflox" with cold smoked salmon on the menu board missing an identifier. Person in charge added an "*" and posted a consumer advisory below the menu board.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station in food prep area missing paper towels. Person in charge filled paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle filled with liquid missing label. Person in charge added label.
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2oz cup without a handle used to scoop yeast.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling above waffle makers soiled with grease.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one small flying insect near front line landing on powder sugar shaker. Person in charge placed shaker in dish washing area and attempted to kill flying insect.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above ready to eat butter in reach in cooler. Person in charge placed on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed buttermilk batter (68F - Cold Holding). Discussed with Person in charge time control. Person in charge state batter has been put for 2 hours.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed small reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Jul 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 20, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed proviso one on plan packet not meet. Ceiling has wooden beams not smooth above food prep area on front counter.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Provided handout to person in charge.
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.