Whataburger #973
289 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073 · Permanent Food Service · License 2001205
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 6 complaint inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate, 1 basic-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitAug 6, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
One live flying insect observed near flat grill.
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler training for Thomas A expired on 4/3/2026.
Basic1
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No ambient thermometer in stand-up reach-in cooler by the flat grill. Employee placed an ambient thermometer in the unit.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.