Waffle House in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
7652 Merrill Road, Jacksonville, FL 32277Part of: Waffle House Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Waffle House #2044 in Jacksonville has accumulated 162 violations across 27 inspections since 2017, averaging 6 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces a pattern of repeated non-compliance: in September 2024, inspectors issued a warning after finding 16 violations, then conducted callback inspections in September, November, and January with ongoing violations. Food contact surfaces, clean utensils, and employee health reporting are the top recurring issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Waffle House in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Waffle House in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— 4 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 13 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· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 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 #2044 in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 23, 2026. 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 #2044 in Jacksonville are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Waffle House in Jacksonville had?
- Waffle House #2044 in Jacksonville has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waffle House in Jacksonville find?
- Waffle House #2044 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on January 23, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Waffle House in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Waffle House #2044 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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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