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WAFFLE HOUSE #1289

WAFFLE HOUSE #1289 located in JACKSONVILLE BEACH has undergone 11 health department inspections, achieving a 2.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 11 reports on file

334 Beach Boulevard
Florida, 32250
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/19/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13635021

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed establishment without proof of employee food training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**

2/18/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13484929

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near splash guard. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed reach In cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over raw steak . Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under bread rack in back room. Inspector moved rack and killed roach. Manager removed and discarded from premises. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed total of 5 rodent droppings in back storage area under racks. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Diced ham (52F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (52F-56F - Cold Holding). Both items filled over the fill line in pans. Manager had employee remove excess product and store in Stand alone cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well Chili (120F-129F - Hot Holding). Manager stated was placed on at 6am. Manager removed and reheated. Took second temperature at 172F. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed establishment without proof of employee food training. Warning

8/6/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10933246

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - 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.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and then handle utensils without washing and charging gloves. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-03-5:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed establishment starting to use an unapproved food training provider.

2/4/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10765959

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/27/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10760086

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dish machine at 129F-149F. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Observed high temperature dish machine at 119F. Manager will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Admin Complaint

1/15/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8840504

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 5 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach near soda box rack. Manager discarded from premises. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored next to hot holding container. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee hand washing sign at the entrance of kitchen. Manager placed hand washing sign at hand sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at start of inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dish machine at 129F-149F. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in stand alone cooler in the back room raw shell eggs over waffle batter. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

7/25/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8777335

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 5 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on hot plate located near office. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at employee hand sink located at entrance of kitchen near warehouse washing area. Inspector provided copy of hand washing sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at start of inspection. Manager had employee close dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Stand alone cooler on cook line with shelves that rust has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in food storage area sleeve of cups stored on floor. Manager picked up and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and proceeded to handle pan with sausage without changing gloves and wash hands.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Total of 2 flying insects. Observed 1 flying insect on cook line. Observed 1 flying insect in dining area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

2/20/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8485254

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on reach in cooler on front cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed corner tile in disrepair near office.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in stand alone cooler located in back room. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked shell egg stored with shell eggs. See stop sale

9/6/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8491388

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 9 live flying insects in front cook line and back prep area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Approximately 12 live flying insects in back food storage are and by ware washing area Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: 3 live flying insects in back food storage room near walk in cooler Admin Complaint

9/5/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8484881

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high

  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 9 live flying insects in front cook line and back prep area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Approximately 12 live flying insects in back food storage are and by ware washing area Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); American cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in main flip top cooler on cook line next to grill. Employee stated food was restocked 30 minutes ago from walk in cooler. Employee moved food to the bottom of the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Sliced ham 46F, and sliced American cheese 46-48F, in main flip top cooler on main line. Manager stated food was restocked from underneath the cooler approximately 10 minutes ago. Food stocked over fill line. Manager moved food to main cooler. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**

8/28/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8375863

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 4 int, 9 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on walk in cooler soiled
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in stand alone cooler torn and gasket in four door cooler torn on left side top door. Coolers are located in front cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of soiled cardboard box in back prep area.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No light shield on store room ceiling light fixture Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. gasket in main prep cooler soiled hood filters soiled soiled gasket on walk in cooler Walk in cooler door frame and walk in freezer door frame soiled Exterior of soda nozzles at soda machine soiled. Soda machine located in front cook line by waffle maker. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Egg reach in cooler have shelves with rust. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen area around pass through door soiled
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. All kitchen sanitizer bucket solution at 0ppm. Manager remade it to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 9 live flying insects in front cook line and back prep area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-37-4:High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); American cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in main flip top cooler on cook line next to grill. Employee stated food was restocked 30 minutes ago from walk in cooler. Employee moved food to the bottom of the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of window cleaner stored on top of soda bibs. In back prep area. Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open bottle of milk and chocolate milk not date marked in front stand alone drink cooler. Employee stated milk was opened sometime yesterday afternoon. Employee date marked milks. Container of gravy not date marked in four door stand alone cooler near grill. Employee stated gravy was prepared on 8/24 and she date marked the gravy. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-06-4:Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee had long painted artificial nails while handling exposed food on cook line.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ Four food handler employees on duty during inspection and certified manager was not present. Certified manager showed up at the end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Manager does not have a measuring device to check hot water sanitizer dish machine.