Waffle House #1289
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
39
Score
The Waffle House #1289 located at 334 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 18, 2026, with a score of 39. This inspection identified five critical, one major, and two minor violations, including repeat offenses for mold-like substances in the ice machine and on cooler gaskets. While raw animal foods were initially found improperly separated in a walk-in cooler, this issue was corrected on-site by management.
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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
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
39
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
58
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
86
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
70
Violations — Feb 18, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near splash guard. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed reach In cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored over raw steak . Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under bread rack in back room. Inspector moved rack and killed roach. Manager removed and discarded from premises. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed total of 5 rodent droppings in back storage area under racks. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Diced ham (52F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (52F-56F - Cold Holding). Both items filled over the fill line in pans. Manager had employee remove excess product and store in Stand alone cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam well Chili (120F-129F - Hot Holding). Manager stated was placed on at 6am. Manager removed and reheated. Took second temperature at 172F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed establishment without proof of employee food training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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