Waffle House# in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
6796 Commonwealth Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32254Part of: Waffle House Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Waffle House #1518 in Jacksonville averaged 10 violations per inspection across 26 inspections since 2016, nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 6 of the most recent 7 inspections, including failures in employee health reporting and allergen awareness. High-priority violations for proper cooking temperatures, chemical storage, and food contact surface sanitation appeared repeatedly across the inspection record. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Two administrative complaints were recommended in 2024 and 2023. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone during the January 2025 inspection. The most recent inspection on November 18, 2025 was completed with no further action, though it cited 8 violations including employee health policy, shell stock requirements, and time-as-control violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Waffle House# in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Waffle House# in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Waffle House# in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 4 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 6 inspections43 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Waffle House# in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Waffle House# in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Waffle House# 1518 in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 18, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Waffle House# in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Waffle House# 1518 in Jacksonville are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Waffle House# in Jacksonville had?
- Waffle House# 1518 in Jacksonville has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waffle House# in Jacksonville find?
- Waffle House# 1518 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on November 18, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Waffle House# in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Waffle House# 1518 in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has Waffle House# in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Waffle House# 1518 in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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