Waffle House #2083
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
32
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Waffle House #2083, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Waffle House #2083's 32 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At cook line in under counter cabinet, waffle batter (64F - Cold Holding). Employee stated they did not know batter was in cabinet, had to be from overnight. Employee immediately discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in under counter cabinet, waffle batter (64F - Cold Holding). Employee stated they did not know batter was in cabinet, had to be from overnight. Employee immediately discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line, bottom of spindle mixer head has encrusted splatter debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In prep area, handwash sink has cart and floor fan n front of sink. Operator moved items to allow easy access to sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At booth line, cell phone on shelf with condiments.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At drink station near seating bar, fork in cut lemons has handle touching food. In prep area, ice scoop in ice machine has handle touching ice.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. At triple sinks, black crates for plastic lids soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, interior of double door reach-in cooler soiled and liquid in bottom. At drink station next to seating bar, interior soiled. In walk-in cooler, dunnage rack at milk storage soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At drink station by back kitchen, coffee filters on coffee cups not protected. Sleeve dispensers by soda stations not covered, cups not protected. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, case of tomatoes stored over lemonade drinks. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
45
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter at waffle station, waffle batter (65F - Cold Holding). Operator returned to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. At cook line, egg time chart has yesterday date and time. Operator marked correct time on chart. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In 4 door reach-in cooler near office, shell eggs stored on ver creamers. Operator moved eggs to another reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by office, frozen bottle water in sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, bottom of all standup reach-in coolers soiled either juices and debris. Also, drawer with chocolate chips soiled with residue and debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Sleeve dispensers by soda stations not covered. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, case of unwashed tomatoes stored over bottles of juice. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
47
Apr 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at cook line placed raw hamburger on flattop, changed glove but did not wash hands before handling cooked bacon.
12A-07-5
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. One employee present, certificate expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator not able to locate.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at handwash sink by dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled/ stained. Cabinet under soda dispenser by office, soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open. Also, grease receptacle lid open. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at end of line by office and stand up reach-in cooler at cook line, bottom has build up of liquid and debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Sleeve dispensers for styrofoam cups not covered. Dispensers covered. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
55
Aug 4, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter by waffle maker, waffle batter 59F. Batter placed out approximately 15 minutes prior. Batter placed into reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In far reach in cooler by office, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat creamers. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose in dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of purple chemical cleaner stored next to whipped spread packets in dry storage. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine in kitchen. Interior reach in cooler by office. Manager began cleaning ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some records are missing information.
53B-10-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket on top of ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under racks in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by dish machine. Hand washing sink in women's restroom. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinets below both ice bins in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster/grease receptacle lid. Both lids open. Lids closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee soda drink in far reach in cooler by office. Soda discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on far end of counter by office tested 0ppm. Chlorine added to bucket. Re-tested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
30
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shelled eggs, mixed eggs, and immediately handled clean spatula and plate without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In middle four door reach in cooler, eight shelled eggs stored together with one being broken. Eggs discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Hose in dish area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4
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. In reach in cooler at end of counter, milk and chocolate milk opened yesterday morning not dated. Person in Charge states she will date products. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-03-5
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. No plan could be provided. Inspector emailed example of plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of both reach in coolers at either end of cook line. Ice deflector in ice machine near office. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At beginning of inspection, no certified food manager present with six employees working. Manager came at end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No testing device for high temperature dish machine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink across from office.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for several employees. Manager states training was completed but certifications need to be filled out. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink in womens restroom. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks for glass rack under counter. Area around and below flat top grill in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster/grease receptacle lid. Both lids are open in dumpster area. Person in Charge asked employee to close lids. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in cooler at end of counter, employee water stored inside.
12B-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under dish machine is leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink cup on utility cart by ice machine.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler at end of counter, multiple employee food items stored inside. Items removed from cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At front counter, employee phone stored with clean silverware. In back kitchen across from office, employee jackets and backpack stored on rack with to go items. Phone removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine. Floor under racks in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
19
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook at grill cracked eggs and immediately handled clean ladle for oil without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server washed soiled dishes in dish area and immediately handled clean dishes in dish area without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In four door reach in cooler near cooking equipment, raw ground beef stored over raw pork chops. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One egg in reach in cooler by cooking equipment. Egg discarded.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Hose for dish machine in front area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler by cooking equipment, one container of waffle batter stored overnight 47F. Batter discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler by cooking equipment, one container of waffle batter stored overnight 47F. Batter discarded. In four door reach in cooler by cooking equipment, package of raw bacon 48F. Bacon placed into cooler approximately one hour prior. Door was slightly opened. Door closed to cool product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Waffle batter stored on counter by waffle makers. Manager states batter placed out approximately five minutes prior. Manager marked item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on rack by entrance to kitchen next to packets of steak sauce. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Multiple employee training records are expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice bin for drink dispenser nearest office. Interior of reach in cooler at end of cook line nearest office. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fork stored in hand washing sink by office. Fork removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored on top of ice machine. Bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. In back dry storage area. Linens moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee beverage cans stored by ice bins on counter. Drinks moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater and apron stored next to single use items in back kitchen area. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom left door for four door reach in cooler does not close properly. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under racks in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
14
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #2083 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #2083 on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #2083?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #2083.
How does Waffle House #2083 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Waffle House #2083 most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Waffle House #2083's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Waffle House #2083 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Waffle House #2083 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Waffle House #2083 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #2083 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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