Whataburger #853
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Whataburger #853 six times, with records going back to 2023. On Oct 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Whataburger #853's latest score of 90 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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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
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several items wet nesting at clean dishware area. Person in charge began separating. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Electric cabinet under condiment storage at front of line with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
90
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow preventer in incorrect location at mop sink. Needs to moved to non chemical side of splitter with red hose attached. Also, observed person in charge utilizing hose by placing in backed up mop sink with no air gap between dirty water and hose.
29-42-4
High Priority - Wastewater on ground of establishment. At the time of inspection observed wastewater backing up from mop sink and leaking under mop sink pan, pooling on floor in front of hallway with walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Person in charge purchased putty to temporarily seal mop sink until plumber can arrive later today. Seal is working at time of inspection. Maintenance on site by end of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy at 120F. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Several soda nozzles in dining room with debris buildup. Also slight mold like substance buildup in ice machines at chute.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing papertowels at hand wash sink by drive through. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in stand up reach in freezer on left sided cookline.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in walk in cooler with debris buildup. Also, soda plate at dining room soda dispenser with mold like substance buildup. Grease buildup on hood filters of right sided cookline.
23-03-4
47
May 9, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw beef in reach-in cooler next to grill. Operator removed eggs to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter. Vacuum breaker incorrectly installed at mop sink. Discussed with manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-42-4
74
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); pancake batter (51F - Cold Holding); ambient temperature of shelled eggs (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in kitchen next to grill. Operator removed TCS foods that were placed in reach-in cooler this morning and placed in nearby cooler to chill. Observed boxes on lower shelf blocking air flow to items on bottom shelf. Also, observed reach-in cooler unable to maintain temp of 41F and lower. Retemped foods at end of inspection and items 43F and below. raw pork sausage (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler next to grill was in reach-in cooler all night. Operator unsure of what time cooler stopped working properly. Last temperature log stated cooler was 36F around 12am. See stop sale for raw sausage. Also, shredded cheese blend (48F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese crumbles (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler next to shake machine. Operator stated cheeses were placed in cooler this morning. Operator removed cheeses and placed in walk-in-cooler to chill. Retemped bleu cheese crumbles at end of inspection at 42F**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw beef in two door reach-in cooler next to grill without a barrier between. Operator removed eggs to properly store **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw pork sausage (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler next to grill was in reach-in cooler all night. Operator unsure of what time cooler stopped working properly. Last temperature log stated cooler was 36F around 12am. See stop sale for raw sausage.
01B-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. Three employees food safety certificates expired ( Ylli, Majlinda, Isaac)
53B-14-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Two door reach-in cooler next to grill unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 50F. Observed no cold air blowing from fan area at top. Operator removed TCS foods from cooler and placed in nearby reach-in cooler to chill. Also, reach-in cooler next to shake machine unable to maintain temperature of 41F. Observed cool,air, not cold air blowing from fan area. Operator removed TCS foods and placed in walk-in-cooler to chill. Operator called to have both coolers serviced. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior bin of ice machine across from triple sink area soiled.
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whataburger #853 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Whataburger #853 on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Whataburger #853?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Whataburger #853.
How does Whataburger #853 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Whataburger #853 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Whataburger #853's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Whataburger #853 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Whataburger #853 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 Whataburger #853 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Whataburger #853 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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