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WAFFLE HOUSE #1050

5067 J TURNER BUTLER BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3635779
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10935355
DBPR license2611755

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#5High Priority22-49-4

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 employee using high temperature dish machine on front line to sanitize but machine only at 150F at first run and 156F at second run. Manager setting up three compartment sink with chlorine **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority12A-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 with gloves on both hands crack raw shell eggs and then handling prep containers of stored food with same gloved hand without washing hands. Employee wash hand **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee using high temperature dish machine on front line to sanitize but machine only at 150F at first run and 156F at second run. Manager setting up three compartment sink with chlorine **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle mix batter, deli cut ham, chili and gravy (46-49F – Cold Holding), all stored in double door reach in cooler in back kitchen area from overnight with no additional preparation. Unit door was left open. Ambient thermometer reading at 47F. Door was sealed closed and ambient temperature drop to 41F. cheese (57F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes, deli ham, hash brown, cut lettuce (64-66F – Cold Holding), all stored in flip top lid on cook line reach in cooler. Place there approximately 3 hrs ago. Unit was turned off after being cleaned around 6am and forgot to turn back on. Manager turn unit on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – 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 single raw shell eggs left in basket that is stored on top of grill cook station. Employee place time marked on chart with new batch of raw shell eggs just placed and used the last single raw shell egg for order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical storage stored on top of soda bib box in back kitchen area. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate53A-08-4

Intermediate – No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. Manager unable to provide list for other CFM's employed at this establishment

#12Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – 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. Operator has over 20 food handler employees hired over 60 days and only able to show proof of train for 2 employees

#13Intermediate11-26-1

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. Operator unable to show proof of form for over 20 employees

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black build up on ice shield in ice bin **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in cooler in back kitchen with handle in disrepair **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler with soiled gaskets **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go lids stored on floor in back storage area. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:13 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.