WAFFLE HOUSE #2133

Name: WAFFLE HOUSE #2133
Address: 13975 BEACH BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32224, US
Rating: 71.3

13975 BEACH BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32224

License #2615118

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

71.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

April 17, 2026 · 9 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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WAFFLE HOUSE #2133 in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 54 total violations — 13 critical, 10 major, 31 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 17, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 6 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bins at both soda machines on service line and interior of large ice machine next to entry door soiled.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple personal belongings on bag in box soda boxes across from managers office. Also, employees cup next to box of gloves on dry food storage shelf. Operator removed all employees personal belongings to properly store.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach-in cooler doors and on walk-in-cooler door soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in coolers on cook line and front service line soiled.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); at both sanitizer buckets on front service areas. Operator remade solution and retested at 100ppm.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white substance stored on shelf below front service counter. Operator labeled container of sugar.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to wrapped single service plastic ware at front counter. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner to properly stored next.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed water spigots on both soda dispensers soiled/ accumulation of debris.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple employees food safety training expired. Operator has them set up to complete their training online over the next week.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior back of ice moving at both soda dispensers soiled.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings stored on bag in box soda boxes across from manager office. Operator removed employees bag and charger to properly store.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, gasket on glass door reach-in cooler at front service line has accumulation of food debris. Also, basin of hand wash sink across from manager office soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior 4 doorInterior of reach-in cooler nearest manager office, and glass door reach-in cooler at closed end of cook line soiled with accumulation of food debris.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat rehydrated potatoes in glass door reach-in cooler nearest to manager office. Operator removed shelled eggs to properly store.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed two Vacuum breakers missing from splitter at threaded hose Bibb at mop sink outside back door.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm) exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Operator added water to dilute solution. Retested at 100ppm.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed water nozzle at both soda dispensers soiled .
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed multiple employee food safety certificates are missing required info- trainers certificate number and date of births.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents in back room near walk in cooler soiled.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under equipment. Observed in use soiled wiping cloth under coffee machine. Observed in use wiping cloths in reach in cooler stored in standing water. Employee removed and stored properly.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed Ishtar shield cracked located in back room near exit door.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler located at entrance of kitchen with shelves that have surface rust.
[08B-74-1] Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Observed water softener salt stored on floor of dry storage. Manager removed and stored properly.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect around 3 compartment sink area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawer cooler on cook line Ham (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken Sausage (51F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 44F. Employee relocated the TCS items to nearby cooler.
[11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed PIC without knowledge of Big 6 Foodborne illnesses. Inspector will provide copy of big 6 foodborne illnesses.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored at large ice machine near kitchen entry door not inverted or lid to protect. Also, clean plates stored on shelf near sitting bar area not protected. Stacked higher than small ledge of shelf. Operator removed plates and put lid on ice bucket.
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Lid missing from waste receptacle in womens restroom.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on Multiple reach-in coolers on cookline soiled.
[32-17-4] Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closure on womens restroom door broken/ not working properly/ not self closing.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Sealed box of to go lids in exterior storage shed stored on floor. Operator stated a rack has been ordered.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handling dirty dishes at warewashing area, then made beverage without washing hands.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair, then put on hair net and proceeded to make beverage without washing hands. Also, employee changed tasks from taking orders cleaning bar area, then put on gloves to put bacon on grill. Discussed hand washing violations with Operator. Operator had employees wash hands.
[29-37-4] Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at dishwashing machine stored lower than rim of sink
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) test strip was darker purple than 200. Operator had employee add water to dilute solution. Retested at 100ppm
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water spigot on soda dispensing machine nearest office soiled. Also, top of interior deflector plate in large ice machine soiled.