WAFFLE HOUSE #54
4271 ROOSEVELT BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32210
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-05-4High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee smoking at rear exterior of establishment and then handle clean plates at dish machine area without washing hands.
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw pork sausage patties then handle ready to eat toast without changing gloves and washing hands. Instructor educated employee proper hand washing procedures between raw food items and ready to eat foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle labeled as glass cleaner stored on wire rack directly over opened box of single service items next to register. Employee moved spray bottle to designated storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee beverage container stored on hand wash sink across from office in direct contact with cold water dial. Person in charge removed beverage container. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles near vents on cook line soiled with dust build up.
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean plates stored on shelf above dish machine not inverted. Person in charge inverted clean plates. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board stored next to three compartment sink by rear exit of establishment with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee on cook line with no hair restraint. Employee added hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up along frame and base of ice machine door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door at rear exit of kitchen unable to self close.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed sleeve of to go cups stored next to reach in cooler near waffle station with no protection from contamination. Person in charge added lid to top of sleeve. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:29 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.