Whataburger #1277

10600 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257

American

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Whataburger #1277 has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Oct 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average is 74, putting Whataburger #1277 squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Low water pressure at Hand Wash Sink frontline. Per Person In Charge Work in progress.

27-19-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer prep line. Top and bottom of unit.

14-69-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.

13-07-4

Feb 6, 2025

Complaint Partial

3 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate

FL-46

Jan 7, 2025

Complaint Partial

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by Three compartment sink.

36-22-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusty shelves. Kitchen cooler.

14-33-4

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's restroom toilet blocked. Person In Charge serviced the restroom. **Corrected On-Site**

32-05-4

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1)Cut tomato 51°, lettuce 50°, sliced cheese 50°. Frontline prep station. 2)Tray of hash browns at fry line with no time mark. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 51°, lettuce 50°, sliced cheese 50°. Frontline prep station. **Warning**

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Tray of hash browns at fry line with no time mark. **Warning**

03F-02-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Walk in cooler door .

23-24-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks containers on prep area. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer. Prep line.

14-69-4

Jul 5, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at some Hand wash sinks.

31B-02-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choke sign available.

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Construction dust and debris. Counters.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whataburger #1277 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Whataburger #1277 on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Whataburger #1277?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Whataburger #1277.

How does Whataburger #1277 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Whataburger #1277 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Whataburger #1277's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Whataburger #1277 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Whataburger #1277 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 Whataburger #1277 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Whataburger #1277 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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