Waffle House #54
4271 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32210 · Permanent Food Service · License 2600627
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 27 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic (2 repeats)-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 27, 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.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Observed chili and sausage gravy and temperatures of 117-124°F in steamer unit next to reach in cooler closest to office. Both pans of food items were double panned. Person in charge added food items to grill to reheat to minimum temperature 165°F. Chili, sausage gravy (117-124°F - Hot Holding)
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed white wiping cloth container stored in hand wash sink closest to kitchen entrance. Person in charge removed container.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation while wearing watches and/or bracelets.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on main cook line.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed mold like substance build up on fan guards inside walk-in cooler and gaskets of walk-in cooler door.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Observed sleeves of to-go cups with no protective coverings in metal dispenser units on sides of reach in coolers on cook line. Person in charge added protective coverings.
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
- 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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.