Whataburger 1228
2850 CR 210 W, St. Johns, FL 32259 · Permanent Food Service · License 6502440
What drove the grade
Required employee training expired for some employees.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 11 complaint inspection1 intermediate, 2 basic (1 repeat)-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitSep 11, 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
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee certificate for D Hoover expired 6/14/2026.
Basic2
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
At cook line, hood filters over flat top have grease bui,d up.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
At dish area, metal pans stacked before air drying.
Repeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
A94Routine inspection4 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 13, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
At dish area, no paper towels. Operator stocked towels during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
At cook line, ice build up in under counter reach-in freezer.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
At cook line, rail under hood filter has grease build up. Employee cleaned during inspection. At large soda dispenser near drive thru, catch tray has red stains. At dining room soda station, under counter cabinets soiled with food residue.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
At dish area, metal pans stacked before air drying.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.