Whataburger #865

1201 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach, FL 32266

American

Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Whataburger #865, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 19, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Compared to other Neptune Beach restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect in back room area near exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

35A-02-7

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hot water tank with a threaded hose Bibb without back flow device.

29-34-4

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee engaging in food preparation chewing gum. Employee discarded gum. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-09-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers above 3 compartment sink on dry rack wet nesting. Manager removed and placed in ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with gloved hands touch headset and proceeded to engage in food preparation. Manager intervened and employee Remove gloves, and washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-10-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect on front line near single service lids.

35A-02-6

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. Employee placed beard guard on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled around ice chute.

22-20-5

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink without back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. Manager removed splitter fro mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**

29-42-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Feb 27, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Joyce M, and Michael K, certificate expired October 2022

53B-05-5

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. No proof of employee reporting agreement for some employees. Reviewed with manager.

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Raw beef stand alone reach in cooler have a torn gaskets. Cooler on cook line next to the fryers.

14-11-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whataburger #865 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Whataburger #865 on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Whataburger #865 compare to other restaurants in Neptune Beach?

Whataburger #865 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Neptune Beach average of 72.

Has Whataburger #865's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Whataburger #865 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Whataburger #865 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 #865 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Whataburger #865 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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