Hill's Chicken and Waffles, 'Llc'

2120 S Ridgewood Ave Ste 8, Edgewater, FL 32141 · Permanent Food Service · License 7407767

D
Grade D
Safety score 65 of 100
Latest visit: Nov 6, 2026 (yesterday)

What drove the grade

Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.High priority · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 29 routine inspection
    2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic (3 repeats)
    -32
  • Extension granted on Nov 6
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -3
  • Safety score65

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

11 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitNov 6, 2026

    Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.

    8 violations still not corrected:

    • 2 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What was still cited

    High priority2

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.

      dish machine off and not in use at this time

      More time given

      Sink and surface lactic acid sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.

      Operator manually adding chlorine to three compartment sink 25 ppm increased to 50 ppm cl

      More time givenFixed on the spot

    Intermediate3

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      More time given

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.

      More time given

    • Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.

      More time given

    Basic3

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

      More time given

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

      More time given

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitOct 29, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    11 violations found:

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

    High priority2

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.

      Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

      Sink and surface lactic acid sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.

      Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.

    Intermediate4

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      - Food residue reach in cooler wire shelving - Interior microwave

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

    • Code 55, Automatic gratuity notice: Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.

      Credit card bill on the menu

    Basic5

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

      0 ppm cl

    • Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

      Back door

      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

Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized6
Restrooms2
Garbage and refuse2
Insects, rodents, pests and animals2
Manager certification and employee training2
Automatic gratuity notice2
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Wiping cloths and linens1