Waffle House #1289
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2023, Waffle House #1289 has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville Beach sits at 73, putting Waffle House #1289 on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed establishment without proof of employee food training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-19: Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over raw steak . Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under bread rack in back room. Inspector moved rack and killed roach. Manager removed and discarded from premises. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed total of 5 rodent droppings in back storage area under racks. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Diced ham (52F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (52F-56F - Cold Holding). Both items filled over the fill line in pans. Manager had employee remove excess product and store in Stand alone cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well Chili (120F-129F - Hot Holding). Manager stated was placed on at 6am. Manager removed and reheated. Took second temperature at 172F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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. Observed establishment without proof of employee food training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near splash guard. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed reach In cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
39
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and then handle utensils without washing and charging gloves. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed establishment starting to use an unapproved food training provider.
53B-03-5
Basic - 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.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dish machine at 129F-149F. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Observed high temperature dish machine at 119F. Manager will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
86
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in stand alone cooler in the back room raw shell eggs over waffle batter. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dish machine at 129F-149F. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach near soda box rack. Manager discarded from premises. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored next to hot holding container. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee hand washing sign at the entrance of kitchen. Manager placed hand washing sign at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at start of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
58
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked shell egg stored with shell eggs. See stop sale
01B-14-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in stand alone cooler located in back room. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed corner tile in disrepair near office.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on reach in cooler on front cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
55
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 9 live flying insects in front cook line and back prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Approximately 12 live flying insects in back food storage are and by ware washing area **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); American cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in main flip top cooler on cook line next to grill. Employee stated food was restocked 30 minutes ago from walk in cooler. Employee moved food to the bottom of the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Sliced ham 46F, and sliced American cheese 46-48F, in main flip top cooler on main line. Manager stated food was restocked from underneath the cooler approximately 10 minutes ago. Food stocked over fill line. Manager moved food to main cooler. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
74
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 9 live flying insects in front cook line and back prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); American cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in main flip top cooler on cook line next to grill. Employee stated food was restocked 30 minutes ago from walk in cooler. Employee moved food to the bottom of the cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of window cleaner stored on top of soda bibs. In back prep area. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee had long painted artificial nails while handling exposed food on cook line.
13-06-4
Intermediate - 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/ Four food handler employees on duty during inspection and certified manager was not present. Certified manager showed up at the end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Manager does not have a measuring device to check hot water sanitizer dish machine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open bottle of milk and chocolate milk not date marked in front stand alone drink cooler. Employee stated milk was opened sometime yesterday afternoon. Employee date marked milks. Container of gravy not date marked in four door stand alone cooler near grill. Employee stated gravy was prepared on 8/24 and she date marked the gravy. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. All kitchen sanitizer bucket solution at 0ppm. Manager remade it to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on walk in cooler soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in stand alone cooler torn and gasket in four door cooler torn on left side top door. Coolers are located in front cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of soiled cardboard box in back prep area.
10-12-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No light shield on store room ceiling light fixture **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. gasket in main prep cooler soiled hood filters soiled soiled gasket on walk in cooler Walk in cooler door frame and walk in freezer door frame soiled Exterior of soda nozzles at soda machine soiled. Soda machine located in front cook line by waffle maker. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Egg reach in cooler have shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen area around pass through door soiled
36-27-5
23
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #1289 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1289 on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1289?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1289.
How does Waffle House #1289 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Waffle House #1289 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Waffle House #1289's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #1289 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waffle House #1289 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Waffle House #1289 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1289 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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