Waffle House# 1518
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
78
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Waffle House# 1518 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 13 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Waffle House# 1518's latest score of 78 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Observed opened container of milk with no date marking when opened in reach in cooler at end of cook line. Person in charge was unable to determine when milk was opened, but indicated milk doesn't last more than 48 hours. Person in charge added date marking of 2 days prior. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee energy drink can stored on shelf next to food items near kitchen entrance. Person in charge moved beverage to designated location. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled back plates around soda nozzles on soda tower closest to kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board and not placed in sanitizer solution in between uses. Person in charge moved wiping cloth to sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed shell eggs being held on time as a public health control with no time marker stored above cook line. Employee stated eggs were placed on time in lieu of temperature 2 hours prior and added time marker. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage gravy at temperatures of 110-114F stored in steamer unit next to meat reach in cooler. Employee stated it was moved to steam table 2 hours prior and placed pan of gravy on flat top grill to reheat to minimum temperature of 165F or higher. Sausage gravy (110-114F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed new program utilized by establishment is StateFoodSafety training program. Person in charge unable to log in to view certificates so at time of inspection unable to verify state approved training program. Current state approved certifications are through FRLA and all expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
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. Observed opened container of chocolate milk with no date marking employee stated was opened day prior but more than 24 hours. Employee added date marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored at flip top cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed sleeve of to-go cups not inverted and with no protective covering in metal holder on both ends of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug at dumpster near rear of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
45
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 on cook line crack shell eggs, remove and don new gloves, then handle ready to eat toast without washing hands. Instructor educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened box of raw beef items stored over boxes of ready to eat raisin bread in walk-in freezer. Not all food items in commercial packaging. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed; soda nozzles soiled on soda tower at end of cook line. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance build up in top corners near ice machine door. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust around vents throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed; clean plates not inverted or protected stored on shelf above three compartment sink at bar. Guests sitting at bar directly in front of non-inverted plates. Plates exposed to possible contamination. Ice bucket stored not inverted next to ice machine near rear exit of kitchen. Person in charge inverted ice bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired June 01, 2024. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door broken and unable to close fully on cook line next to grill top. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed knife stored in hash browns with handle in contact with product. Person in charge removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on dumpster at rear exterior of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on drying rack above three compartment sink in dish area.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both lids open on dumpster located at rear of establishment.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go cups not inverted and with no protection stored on standing reach in cooler at end of cook line.
25-06-4
43
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
27
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. At back door of establishment, evidence of mop water being dumped next to tree instead of drain next to back door. Cloudy soapy water with food debris and mop strings. Operator stated it looked like they were dumping mop water.
28-14-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Below the cook line at reach in cooler in kitchen, waffle batter (68F, 46F, retemp after 45 mins 43F, 42F- Cold Holding), per operator the door where batter is located was constantly opened and closed for 2 hours. Operator put in different cooler to get back into temperature. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Establishment keeps eggs on time. No date mark at time of inspection. Per operator, eggs were placed out 30 mins prior. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station next to in box soda dispenser, no paper towels. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Operator has no plan for clean up. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches observed under in box drink dispenser. Operator discarded of roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door of reach in cooler where waffle batter and hash browns are kept under cook line is in disrepair. Operator stated maintenance worker is coming to fix it. Door to walk in freezer has metal hanging from door. Operator stated she already has a maintenance order placed to get it fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle open at time of inspection. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At outside storage unit by dumpster, single service cups in box were on ground. Operator removed from ground. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. All Single use to go cups in drink dispenser tubes on cook line were not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At both reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen have standing water on bottom of coolers.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop water by bathrooms. Per operator, mop bucket was from night prior. Operator discarded mop water and stored mop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
35
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee at flattop cracked shell eggs then handled utensils and plates without washing hands. Employee also handled raw hamburger and sausage, changed gloves without washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 119f) on inspector holding thermometer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-57-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at cook line, waffle batter (49F - Cold Holding). Batter out for a short time to make waffles.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Egg time chart not posted, no time marked. Eggs out less than 4 hours.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
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/ At arrival for inspection, 4 food handler employees present, no Certified Food Manager. Certified Food Manager arrived during 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.
16-62-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Towels stored on floor in dry storage.
21-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach-in cooler at entrance end of cook line, fast food bag on top shelf.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler with shell eggs, door does not stay completely closed.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor at cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - Food not covered. At drink station closet to office, tea in plastic container with no cover.
08B-12-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbagged trash on in and around dumpster enclosure. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage drawer unit under flattop soiled within grease and debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of multiple reach-in cooler on cook line, bottom shelf soiled with liquid and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage and outside shed, multiple single service items stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At both ends of cook line, cups in sleeve dispensers, no protection for top cup. At office end of cook line, coffee filters on counter with no protection.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At restroom vestibule, mop stored in mop bucket with dirty water.
42-01-4
21
Dec 14, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 114) on inspector thermometer, ran multiple times. Maintenance person onsite, has to get part. Manager will set up triple sink for sanitizing. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-57-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb outside back door missing backflow preventer. Maintenance person installed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for wiping cloth containers.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In ice bin at soda station by back kitchen entrance, plastic cup in ice. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by ice machine has build up of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles missing or broken throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbagged trash on ground in and around dumpster enclosure. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At soda station by cook line entrance, ice scoop has handle touching ice. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in coolers on cook line, gaskets and contact area have mold-like substance. Under flattop at cook line, shelf, drawers and under drawers have build up f grease and food debris. Hood filters over cooking equipment have grease build up. At triple sinks, black bins to hold clean plastic lids, soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach-in coolers on cook line have build up on interior bottom shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In outside storage shed, multiple single service items stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed tomatoes stored over case of ham. Operator rearranged storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At both ends of front line, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0, 0ppm).
21-07-4
41
Sep 13, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Shell eggs at cook line, no time marked. Manager marked time on chart. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temperature on inspectors thermometer, Dishwasher (Temperature 117f). Operator setting up triple sink for sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-57-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at dish area sits on counter, no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled plastic container with water from handwash sink at dish area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee present, hired over 60 days per manager, no proof of training.
53B-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door on womens restroom does not self close. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Multiple dead roaches on glue boards in dry storage room.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach-in cooler at front end of line, grapes and energy bars above customer foods.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom left door on cook line reach-in cooler does not close. All Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods are 43f or below.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in walk-in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles on front line missing so broken. Multiple cove tiles under electrical panels missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbagged trash on ground around dumpster enclosure and in dumpster enclosure. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach-in coolers at cook line and drink stations have black mold-like substance. Under cook line, storage drawers and interior of cabinet soiled with grease and debris. Black crates for storing clean plastic lids at triple sinks, soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam cups in sleeve dispensers at both drink stations, no covers. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at faucet on prep sink in back kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on counter by drink station near back kitchen entrance.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine by back door, black mold-like substance in interior of bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
26
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House# 1518 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House# 1518 on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House# 1518?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Waffle House# 1518.
How does Waffle House# 1518 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Waffle House# 1518 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Waffle House# 1518's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle House# 1518 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waffle House# 1518 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# 1518 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House# 1518 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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