Waffle House #2044
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Waffle House #2044 13 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 23, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Waffle House #2044 on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Evidence of cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Hood filters being cleaned outside with water and chemicals flowing on the ground into grass , manager agreed to clean inside
28-14-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Rehydrated hash-browns missing date marking
02C-03-5
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid on grease receptacle broken unable to close
33-29-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice around freezer door, door frozen shut had to break the ice to open door
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives stored between lid of reach in cooler, manager removed knives **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishwasher gauge broken unable to determine rinse temperature
16-38-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Reach in Cooler leaking water unto lids of food containers
29-11-4
58
Sep 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -No date marking on chili in plastic jug in reach in cooler - mo date marking on open milk containers - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
02C-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer build up of ice around door and ice build up on shelf - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Sep 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bacon 45f pork chops 45f chicken strips 45f sausage 46f steak 45f beef patties 46f. Four door cooler
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -No date marking on chili in plastic jug in reach in cooler - mo date marking on open milk containers
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by black chart, chart moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer build up of ice around door and ice build up on shelf
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored in top of ice machine, moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels to different containers in use, onion date sticker on chili container, waffle date sticker on onion container.
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal water jug in glass cooler where milk is stored
12B-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In 4 door reach in cooler At the back of the unit
29-11-4
55
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle mix 53f in reach in cooler, all other waffle mix 41f. Manager states might have been placed out, but in reach in cooler now. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 3 opened chocolate milks and 2 opened white milks, opened previously not aware how many days have passed
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing quat test strips for sanitizer buckets.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on prep area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Manager/ cook on line wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soda in boxes stored on floor
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up around walk in freezer door
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored on top of ice machine, moved to ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple personal drinks stored in glass reach in coolers, manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
52
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Still needs **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom missing handwashing sign **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-02: Still needs, replaced at time of call bs k **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
90
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine black soiled build up on deflector **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Per manager the employee training system has changed and doesn't have access to it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Per manager it's not apart of the on boarding process and doesn't have the information for employees **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom missing handwashing sign **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-26: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
64
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine black soiled build up on deflector **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Per manager the employee training system has changed and doesn't have access to it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Per manager it's not apart of the on boarding process and doesn't have the information for employees **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground at mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid left open **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
33-29-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom missing handwashing sign **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
58
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over hashbrowns in reach in cooler, manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 2 cracked eggs stored in basket up top with whole shelled eggs, eggs removed **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork chops 47f sausage Pattie's 45f steak 47f. Manager States hinge on cooler door is faulty. Placed pans of ice on product in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine black soiled build up on deflector **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Per manager the employee training system has changed and doesn't have access to it. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Per manager it's not apart of the on boarding process and doesn't have the information for employees **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels still on clean containers stacked in drying rack, manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink in a mini personal blender cup inside reach in cooler over hashbrowns. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Managers on line wearing a watch while in food preparation **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door propped open with a wooden block, manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground at mop sink **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid left open **Warning**
33-29-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored on top of ice machine, manager moved to store correctly **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom missing handwashing sign **Warning**
31B-04-4
29
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over hash browns in reach in cooler on line, manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Shell eggs over cook line, manager placed time on chart **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Waffle mix and hash brown
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Rholonda
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in glass cooler on line, manager moved to lower shelf
08B-49-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. High temperature dishwasher with non-functional gauge's
16-38-5
45
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Food prep employee crack3 raw shell eggs then handled clean plates without changing gloves or washing hands. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food service employee touched face, hair , personal clothing then engaged in food prep activity without washing hands. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on tray of eggs on shelf at cookline. Placed about 1 hr before per Person In Charge. Marked by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored hanger on frontline rack by condiments. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at outside faucet. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment high temperatures measuring thermometer not functioning.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at multiple dispensers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at frontline Hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverage containers on prep Table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry. multiple employees.
13-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Inadequate self closing mechanism on rear exit door
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled inter multiple coolers. Kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink container above restaurant foods in frontline cooler.
08B-49-4
26
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Shelled eggs no time marking, marked **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Isaiah
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided via email
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink in back area . Provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All but 4 expired
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in back area, provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan Cover in walk in cooler soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Multiple personal drinks on front cutting board near coffee station. Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line, provided hair net **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restrooms
31B-04-4
43
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 51f in make line cooler stacked above the fill line and ham below the fill line 41f or below. Operator moved top layer of ham into freezer which reached 41 before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup on rear pipes of unit. Operator had area cleared of ice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #2044 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #2044 on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #2044?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #2044.
How does Waffle House #2044 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Waffle House #2044 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Waffle House #2044's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #2044 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Waffle House #2044 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Waffle House #2044 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #2044 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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