Waffle House #2256
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Waffle House #2256 nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 24, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine high temperature sanitizing 151°. Person In Charge set up manual sanitizing chlorine. 100 ppm. (Service technician called. ) **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bleach gallon in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Soiled cooler gaskets. Prep line unit. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch bag next to tray of raw shell eggs in frontline cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen
21-12-4
67
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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. No time mark on eggs in tray at cookline. Placed about 1 hr ago. Marked by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food service employee handled soiled plates /equipment then changed gloves without washing hands. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 cracked eggs in tray of i tacit eggs In Reach in cooler.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Overstacked cut tomato at 52° in make table. Placed about 30 mins ago. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry. multiple employees. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Cooler gaskets. Prep line.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: rear kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
45
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Establishment high temperature sanitizing Dish machine not reaching minimum sanitizing temperature as required. 110° by probe. (Establishment set up Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonium Manual sanitizing) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 47° , diced ham 48°, boxed hash 47° in drawer cooler/ reach in cooler at frontline. Per Person In Charge , items placed about 2 hrs before. Moved by manager to functioning cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Frontline reach in cooler /drawer cooler not maintains potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods to safe levels. Condenser inside cooler with ice frozen over it. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One large dead roach on floor by rear exit. Cleaned by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching hash in make table. Frontline. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior and standing water of base of raw egg cooler. Frontline. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #2256 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #2256 on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #2256?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #2256.
How does Waffle House #2256 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Waffle House #2256 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Waffle House #2256's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #2256 have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Waffle House #2256 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Waffle House #2256 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #2256 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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