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WAFFLE HOUSE #2044

7652 MERRILL ROAD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32277

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3665114
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13520227
DBPR license2614880

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bacon 45f pork chops 45f chicken strips 45f sausage 46f steak 45f beef patties 46f. Four door cooler

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate02C-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. -No date marking on chili in plastic jug in reach in cooler – mo date marking on open milk containers

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by black chart, chart moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer build up of ice around door and ice build up on shelf

#2Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored in top of ice machine, moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels to different containers in use, onion date sticker on chili container, waffle date sticker on onion container.

#4Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal water jug in glass cooler where milk is stored

#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In 4 door reach in cooler At the back of the unit

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:17 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)

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