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WAFFLE HOUSE #1050

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3372546
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8439491
DBPR license2611755

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#8High 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. Front line high temp dish machine running at 130F max temperature being used to sanitize equipment's during inspection at multiple usage and not sanitizing properly. Ran machine there times (1st attempt 125F, 2nd attempt 127F 3rd attempt with manager high temp device and inspector device at 130F). Manager called for repairs and voluntarily closing restaurant for 4 hours instead of setting up three compartment sink with chlorine until high temp machine is repaired **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9High 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 crack raw shell eggs and handle clean equipments without washing hands **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee handle soiled dishes and then wash hands for less than 20 seconds on front line **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Front line high temp dish machine running at 130F max temperature being used to sanitize equipment's during inspection at multiple usage and not sanitizing properly. Ran machine there times (1st attempt 125F, 2nd attempt 127F 3rd attempt with manager high temp device and inspector device at 130F). Manager called for repairs and voluntarily closing restaurant for 4 hours instead of setting up three compartment sink with chlorine until high temp machine is repaired **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee on cook line handle raw bacon and then handle clean equipments without changing gloves and washing hands **Warning**

Warning
#13High 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. Raw shell eggs above cook line with no time mark. Manager place time mark at 8:30am **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored next to straws and condiments on front line cart. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#15Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager M. Fargalla unable to proof of mananger certificate and employee over 30 days and no other proof of any other manager certified at this establishment **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Upright reach in cooler door handle in back kitchen area soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets torn Interior of hot holding brown cambro in back kitchen area in disrepair with insulation exposed **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under soda bib in back area with standing water. Floor soiled under cook line cooking equipments. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of grill area soiled with grease build up **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. In back parking lot area

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in coolers with soiled interior **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.