WAFFLE HOUSE #2044
7652 MERRILL ROAD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32277
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over hashbrowns in reach in cooler, manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 cracked eggs stored in basket up top with whole shelled eggs, eggs removed **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork chops 47f sausage Pattie's 45f steak 47f. Manager States hinge on cooler door is faulty. Placed pans of ice on product in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine black soiled build up on deflector **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Per manager the employee training system has changed and doesn't have access to it. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Per manager it's not apart of the on boarding process and doesn't have the information for employees **Warning**
Basic 10
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Managers on line wearing a watch while in food preparation **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door propped open with a wooden block, manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground at mop sink **Warning**
33-29-4Basic – Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid left open **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored on top of ice machine, manager moved to store correctly **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom missing handwashing sign **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels still on clean containers stacked in drying rack, manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink in a mini personal blender cup inside reach in cooler over hashbrowns. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:00 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.