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WAAH INDIAN BISTRO AND KWALITY ICE CREAMS

Based on 6 health inspections, WAAH INDIAN BISTRO AND KWALITY ICE CREAMS in JACKSONVILLE has earned a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

9551 BAYMEADOWS RD #20

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13526472

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing in back kitchen. Floor at dishmachine area not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at back hand wash sink drain.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil stored on floor in back kitchen. Person in charge raised. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream novelty reach in freezer with ice buildup.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water at ice cream station at 76F. Repeat Violation
  • 01A-03-4:High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed cakes in establishment frosted at home of operator per person in charge. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed cakes in establishment frosted at home of operator per person in charge.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pizza make chicken, cheese, goat at 45-47F. Person in charge states has had lid open on unit frequently. Ambient temperature of unit 36F during inspection. Person in charge moved to reach in freezer during inspection to rapidly chill. Retemp chicken, cheese, goat below 43F by end of inspection. In three door reach in cooler chicken, goat 57-61F. Retemp at 50-51F. Person in charge states had out of unit for short period. Butter out of refrigeration at 74F. Recommend holding on time. Provided time paperwork. Person in charge marked with time during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mandolin in clean dishware area with staining.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pans stored in back hand wash sink. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has changed menu and added cooked/ cooled proteins, curries, etc. Has added dishmachine, moved mop sink outside back door. No plan review was submitted. Plans have not been submitted at callback. Person in charge states has been on hold multiple times with Tallahassee to unlock account, not able to get through. Repeat Violation 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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employees during inspection. Warning
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at front counter area not functional.
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed large pan of tomatoes, onions, spices being cooked on open burner in the middle of the back kitchen with propane tank attached and no hood system present. Extra propane tank stored in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13504477

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has changed menu and added cooked/ cooled proteins, curries, etc. Has added dishmachine, moved mop sink outside back door. No plan review was submitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Operator needs more time to submit. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Operator needs more time to submit. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: Plans have not been submitted at callback. Person in charge states has been on hold multiple times with Tallahassee to unlock account, not able to get through. Will place on warning at routine conducted today. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13504065

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has changed menu and added cooked/ cooled proteins, curries, etc. Has added dishmachine, moved mop sink outside back door. No plan review was submitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Operator needs more time to submit. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Operator needs more time to submit. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Person in charge unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting responsibilities during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Operator needs more time to complete. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Operator needs more time to complete. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13502820

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed a total of 10 dead roaches in the following areas of the establishment. Observed one dead roaches in water bucket catching leak from ceiling. Observed one dead roach on the floor to the right of the second ice cream reach in freezer. Observed one dead roach to the left on the floor by the pizza oven. Observed two dead roaches stuck in taping holding up choking poster on the wall in the kitchen. Observed two dead roaches in empty onion container by dry storage. Observed one dead roach on the floor under dry storage containers. Observed one dead roach on the floor in the bathroom by the door. Observed one dead roach on the floor in dining room by reach in freezer. Person in charge began cleaning and discarding. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed one dead roach on shelf under pizza oven. Observed one dead roach on the electrical outlet behind three door reach in cooler. Person in charge discarded. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches on the right side of 1st ice cream reach in freezer. Observed one live roach on the floor under triple sink. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed one live roach on shelf under pizza oven. Person in charge killed and discarded. Observed one live roach on the wall behind covered shelf by three door reach in cooler. Person in charge killed and discarded. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed one roach egg sac on sheet pan on speed rack in the kitchen. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: No egg sacs observed. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has changed menu and added cooked/ cooled proteins, curries, etc. Has added dishmachine, moved mop sink outside back door. No plan review was submitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Operator needs more time to submit. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Person in charge unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting responsibilities during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Operator needs more time to complete. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10945614

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed active leak from the ceiling in back kitchen collecting into bowl. Ceiling tiles missing in back kitchen area. Also missing ceiling tile at pizza oven. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed a total of 10 dead roaches in the following areas of the establishment. Observed one dead roaches in water bucket catching leak from ceiling. Observed one dead roach on the floor to the right of the second ice cream reach in freezer. Observed one dead roach to the left on the floor by the pizza oven. Observed two dead roaches stuck in taping holding up choking poster on the wall in the kitchen. Observed two dead roaches in empty onion container by dry storage. Observed one dead roach on the floor under dry storage containers. Observed one dead roach on the floor in the bathroom by the door. Observed one dead roach on the floor in dining room by reach in freezer. Person in charge began cleaning and discarding. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils for ice cream station stored in water at 80F.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign from back kitchen hand wash sink. Inspector provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed light visible around back door sides even when closed. Providing possible access for vermin.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan of curry thawing on counter in kitchen. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6.1.25. 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 cooked eggs in reach in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed three live roaches on the right side of 1st ice cream reach in freezer. Observed one live roach on the floor under triple sink. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed one roach egg sac on sheet pan on speed rack in the kitchen. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Buns stuffed with butter and sugar made at 8am per person in charge at 78F stored at room temperature. Recommend holding on time. Provided time paperwork.
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Buns stuffed with butter and sugar made at 8am per person in charge at 78F at 2pm. Buns stored at room temperature. Recommend holding on time. Provided time paperwork.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pastries stuffed with egg, cheese, chicken, vegetables at 103F. Person in charge discarded. Recommend holding on time. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back hand wash sink blocked by dirty dishes. Person in charge removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips for chlorine in use at dishmachine and used at triple sink.
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has changed menu and added cooked/ cooled proteins, curries, etc. Has added dishmachine, moved mop sink outside back door. No plan review was submitted. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge unable to provide probe thermometer during inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Person in charge unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting responsibilities during inspection. Warning
  • 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed three 20G LP tanks in back kitchen. Observed propane burner in use in back kitchen for cooking with no ventilation or hood system present. Called AHJ during inspection.

Inspection Date: 2/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8679496

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing at pizza oven.
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle provided in unisex restroom.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door. Also, self closer from back door disconnected.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer at establishment.