Waffle House #2133
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
52
Score
Waffle House #2133, located at 13975 Beach Blvd in Jacksonville, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 17, 2026, with a score of 52. The inspection noted one critical violation for improper storage of a toxic substance, which was corrected on-site. Additional violations included food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, expired employee training, and other minor issues.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed water spigots on both soda dispensers soiled/ accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in coolers on cook line and front service line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed water nozzle at both soda dispensers soiled .
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-10-4
Basic - 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.
22-20-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - 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.
23-03-4
Basic - 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.
22-16-4
43
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Observed all TCS foods in reach in cooler still the same between 44F-51F, Ham,Cut lettuce,Cut tomatoes,sliced cheese. Manager placed all items on ice bath . **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 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 1 flying insect around 3 compartment sink area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed Ishtar shield cracked located in back room near exit door.
38-01-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-74-1
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. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - 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.
36-34-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
43
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Apr 16, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at dishwashing machine stored lower than rim of sink
29-37-4
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on Multiple reach-in coolers on cookline soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid missing from waste receptacle in women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closure on women's restroom door broken/ not working properly/ not self closing.
32-17-4
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
39
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced American cheese (49-50F - Cold Holding) in top of reach-in cooler next to grill. Observed sliced cheese stored above chill line of cooler. Operator removed some of the cheese to place below to chill. Also, hashbrowns (45F - Cold Holding); in reach-in cooler next to grill. Operator stated hashbrowns went in cooler this morning. Observed other carton of hashbrowns on top of container that is at 45F and temped at 42F. Operator removed the carton that was stacked on top to chill hashbrowns. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water spigots/ nozzle at both soda dispensing machine soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler drawers next to grill soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple sealed boxes with single use to go items stored on floor in shed outside back door. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket hanging near ice machine not inverted/ protected.
24-05-4
67
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 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 manager crack shell eggs but not wash hands before replacing gloves. Spoke to manager regarding cracking shell eggs and proper hand washing.
12A-27-4
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. Observed Raw shell eggs stored over grill area being held on time control without a time mark. Manager placed time mark on raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle stored on top of soda box located near office. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib near back door to not have a back flow.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed establishment to not have employee health agreement forms. I will provide establishment with copy of employee health agreement form again.
11-26-1
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. Observed establishment to not have written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. I will provide a copy to establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine located near office to be soiled on interior of unit. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items stored on soda boxes near office. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch on. Manager removed watch during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining through at the bottom of back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket to be soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored properly . Manager removed and stored at mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping cloth sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm. Manager removed and placed new bucket of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
30
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
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