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Failing Health Score
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WHIPS WAFFLE CO in SAINT AUGUSTINE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 4 critical, 7 major, 17 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on September 14, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle laying in ice. Person in charge removed ice scoop.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop bucket. Person in charge removed mop and hung up to dry.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
- [03A-05-5] Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Salmon above fill line; Salmon 48F
- [12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area, or has toothpick in mouth. Employee has a toothpick pick in his mouth while serving. Addressed and he removed tooth pick and washed his hands.
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Above fill line in cooler; Salmon 48F date 9.10.
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles/gaskets. Gaskets on reach in cooler at front have mold on them.
- [53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jessica Littlefield 8.5.20. Food managers certificate expired 8.25 and has 4 employees present.
- [53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Newer staff are not certified in employee health.
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