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WAFFLE HOUSE# 1518

6796 COMMONWEALTH AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32254

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3429380
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8718406
DBPR license2613106

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#14High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed large ant on wall in kitchen above triple compartment sink and on floor in dining room.

#15High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on side of reach in cooler next to cook line.

#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Newly opened box of Ham (44F) temperature at beginning of inspection. Recommended person in charge put in freezer. Second temp at (40F). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed toasters with debris and build up. Observed bacon cooler with build up and debris. Observed debris and build up in egg cooler.

#18Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusting on shelves in reach in cooler next to cook line.

Basic 13

#1Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils in soiled container under cook line. Observed debris build up on pie cutter in kitchen.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed. Confirmed with person in charge license is up to date.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach under triple compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on syrup shelf, employee removed drink and properly stored in designated employee beverage area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on shelf with clean utensils in front of cook line.

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler door next to cook line unable to close. Chemical bottle holding it shut. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in ice bin touching ice next to dairy cooler.

#8Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing missing dumpster plug.

#9Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand wash sink next to triple compartment sink.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soil build up under ice cooler next to dairy cooler. Observed fan cover in walk-in cooler with dust build up.

#11Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened water bottle on shelf in walk-in cooler

#12Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe in dry storage area leaking on to floor.

#13Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth next to soda fountain near dairy cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.