Bad Chic Chicken & Waffles
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
82
Score
Bad Chic Chicken & Waffles appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Bad Chic Chicken & Waffles is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available. Inspector provided test strips. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service take out trays with food contact surface exposed. Manager inverted trays. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored on top shelf of reach in freezer above food served to the public. Manager put drink on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
82
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up on floor behind fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust build up on vents for ceiling air conditioner unit.
23-03-4
90
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed container of house made egg rolls containing raw animal foods stored over ready to eat fries in standing reach in freezer at back of truck. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up on floor around fryer station. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed measuring cup used for scooping in container of flour with handle in direct contact with product. Person in charge removed measuring cup. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
78
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand wash sink by three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors by truck entrance and around fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed first three numbers of license number on side of truck not in contrasting colors to background of truck. Person in charge stated they keep falling off.
50-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed stack of to-go boxes stored over night not inverted. Person in charge inverted boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer has grease build up. Walls behind fryer has grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Side of fryers grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers by service window not inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
86
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers has grease and debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator will request another sticker. **Repeat Violation**
50-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers have grease build up.
23-03-4
86
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Water at 80f **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 53f raw shrimp, mgr placed it in cooler, explained time as public health control **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed napkins **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Boxes on the way, mgr moved boxes **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 80f water in handsink and triple sink, looks like water heater is not working because temperature is 80f **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine and quat **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Packets of food in box on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in prep unit
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Mgr discarded it **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go containers on floor
25-05-4
33
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator did not have chemical test strips at time of inspection
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser bottle not labeled, operator placed label on degreaser bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bad Chic Chicken & Waffles last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bad Chic Chicken & Waffles on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bad Chic Chicken & Waffles?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bad Chic Chicken & Waffles.
How does Bad Chic Chicken & Waffles compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Bad Chic Chicken & Waffles most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Bad Chic Chicken & Waffles' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bad Chic Chicken & Waffles have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bad Chic Chicken & Waffles means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bad Chic Chicken & Waffles inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bad Chic Chicken & Waffles is inspected around two times per year on average.
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