How many health inspections has WAFFLE HOUSE #536 had?

WAFFLE HOUSE #536 has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has WAFFLE HOUSE #536 ever been shut down?

No, WAFFLE HOUSE #536 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at WAFFLE HOUSE #536?

The most frequently cited violations at WAFFLE HOUSE #536 are: Time as control, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

WAFFLE HOUSE #536

1066 HWY 301 S, Baldwin, FL 32234

Duval County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EAST COAST WAFFLES INC · License: SEA2608772

WAFFLE HOUSE #536 in Baldwin, FL has 18 inspections on record with 140 total violations (7.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

18Inspections

140Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 5, 2025

Inspection History (18)

Mar 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Aug 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

V28 Water supply

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Aug 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 20, 2021 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 31, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 24, 2020 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Nov 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V38 Waste properly disposed

May 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V38 Waste properly disposed

Dec 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

May 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 2, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

How Does This Facility Compare?

WAFFLE HOUSE #536 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Duval County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.05.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has WAFFLE HOUSE #536 had?: WAFFLE HOUSE #536 has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has WAFFLE HOUSE #536 ever been shut down?: No, WAFFLE HOUSE #536 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at WAFFLE HOUSE #536?: The most frequently cited violations at WAFFLE HOUSE #536 are: Time as control, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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