Waffle House in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
1072 Airport Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218Part of: Waffle House Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Waffle House #71 in Jacksonville has accumulated 293 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.1 violations per inspection—nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed but has triggered administrative complaints on five separate occasions (most recently December 2, 2025), indicating repeat serious violations serious enough to recommend formal state disciplinary proceedings. High-priority violations have been a consistent pattern, including employee health policy failures in at least four inspections, chemical storage violations in four inspections, allergen awareness failures in three inspections, consumer advisory violations in six inspections, shell stock requirement violations in four inspections, and improper food contact surface conditions in multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 resulted in a call back with administrative complaint recommended after finding one intermediate violation.
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 (29)
— 7 inspections34 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections25 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections38 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Waffle House in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Waffle House in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Waffle House #71 in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 3, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Waffle House in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Waffle House #71 in Jacksonville are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Waffle House in Jacksonville had?
- Waffle House #71 in Jacksonville has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Waffle House in Jacksonville find?
- Waffle House #71 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on December 3, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Waffle House in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Waffle House #71 in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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).
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