Waah Indian Bistro and Kwality Ice Creams

9551 Baymeadows Rd #20, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · Permanent Food Service · License 2616458

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Grade F
Safety score 49 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 29, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects foundHigh priority · not yet fixed · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 29 routine inspection
    4 high priority (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic (2 repeats)
    -31
  • Administrative complaint on Jul 29
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score49

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

9 violations found
  1. First visitJul 29, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    9 violations found:

    • 4 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority4

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Butter at 80°. At frontline pizza station. Placed about 2 hrs ago. Moved by manager to cooler. Cream cheese/butter at 76° at frontline counter. Placed about 1 hr ago. Moved by manager.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

      Food service employee did not wash hands between tasks and putting on gloves. Manager intervened.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found

      2 flies in kitchen.

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

      Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. expired 06/01/26

    Intermediate2

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

      Repeat violation

      No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      No paper towels at rear Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic3

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      Utensils in standing water at 70-80°. 3 areas.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.

      Slow draining water at frontline Hand Wash Sink.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.

      Multiple missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen . Per Person In Charge , walk in cooler for AC repair.

      Repeat violation

    Reporting only1

    • Code 48, Gas appliances and boilers: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building.

      For reporting purposes only. 3 LP tanks in rear kitchen area.

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.

Most cited

Handwash sinks and supplies2
Food out of temperature1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Gas appliances and boilers1