Whips Waffle Co

60 Saint George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Whips Waffle Co six times, with records going back to 2024. On Mar 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical St. Augustine restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in back room is blocked. Person in charge cleared path to sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Single service lids on floor. Person in charge moved lids. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used as a scoop in potato starch. Person in charge removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above bananas. Person in charge removed phones. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line has ice buildup inside.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle laying in sugar. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice plate has black substance on it. Person in charge wiped clean. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed "wafflox" with cold smoked salmon on the menu board missing an identifier. Person in charge added an "*" and posted a consumer advisory below the menu board. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station in food prep area missing paper towels. Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle filled with liquid missing label. Person in charge added label. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling above waffle makers soiled with grease.

36-34-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2oz cup without a handle used to scoop yeast.

14-01-5

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Jul 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 20, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed proviso one on plan packet not meet. Ceiling has wooden beams not smooth above food prep area on front counter. **Warning**

36-37-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Provided handout to person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whips Waffle Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Whips Waffle Co on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Whips Waffle Co?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Whips Waffle Co.

How does Whips Waffle Co compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Whips Waffle Co most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Whips Waffle Co's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Whips Waffle Co have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Whips Waffle Co 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 Whips Waffle Co inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Whips Waffle Co is inspected around four times per year on average.

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