Wawa in Jacksonville
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5735 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32216Part of: Wawa Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Wawa #5333 in Jacksonville has 5 inspections on record between November 2022 and November 2025, with a total of 4 violations. Cold-holding temperature control violations appeared in two inspections: on October 11, 2023, sliced ham and shredded lettuce were measured at 45°F and 46°F respectively in the sandwich case, and on November 18, 2025, sliced cheese was found at 45°F in the sandwich prep cooler. Both instances were corrected on site by rapid cooling to the required 41°F or below. Written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events were cited as incomplete or missing in three separate inspections (November 2025, October 2023, and November 2022), with the establishment receiving guidance documentation each time. A date-marking violation for ready-to-eat beverages was corrected on site during the October 2023 inspection. The most recent focused inspection on November 19, 2025 found no violations.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Wawa in Jacksonville: FDACS Inspection History (5)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: A retail quality assurance walk behind review was conducted on the Food Safety Inspector (FSI) previous inspection visit.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Risk-Based Violations
3-501.16(A)(2)
Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Kitchen: Sliced cheese observed with an internal temperature of 45 degrees F. Sliced
cheese had only been placed in sandwich prep cooler 45 minutes prior. COS: Product rapidly cooled to 41
degrees F during inspection.
Y
x
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPfRepeat
This food establishments does not have the required written procedures for the clean-up of
vomiting and diarrheal events that address the specific actions to be taken to minimize the spread of
contamination. Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Guidance document provided.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-202.15
Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or
closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid,
self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected
against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air
curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Backroom: Gap with light shining through visible on side of exterior door.
3-305.11
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food
stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Walk in cooler: Jar of pickles stored directly on the ground. COS: Jar of pickles moved to
an appropriate location during inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Risk-Based Violations
3-501.16(A)(2)
Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Deli: Sliced ham internal temperature of 45 degrees F, shredded lettuce 46 degrees F inside
center sandwich making case. COS. Inspector verified both products were rapidly cooled to 41 degrees F.
x
3-501.17(B)
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24
hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at
41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day
1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Retail beverage station: Iced original mocha and iced mint mocha both date marked discard
on 10/23. Not Date Marked For 7 day discard date. COS. Manager applied 7 day date mark to both.
x
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Written procedures for vomitus and diarrhea events inside of food establishment does not
contain the following: Discarding exposed food and single-service items.
Good Retail Practice Violations
2-402.11
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard
restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from
contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and
single-use articles. 2-402.11
Deli: Food service employee with mustache not wearing a beard guard. COS. Employee
donned beard guard.
4-502.13(B)
Bulk milk container dispensing tube not cut on the diagonal or cut leaving more than
one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. 4-502.13(B)
Retail beverage station: Bulk creamer containing milk not cut on a diagonal from dispensing
tube.
4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food
soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and
smooth material. 4-101.19
Walk-in cooler: Inverted milk crates used as shelving for packaged beverages. COS.
Manager relocated packaged beverages.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning
not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Walk-in cooler: Black mold like substance on ceiling over packaged food. Old milk residue
on drink slides. Retail beverage station: sticky residue on cabinet door fronts. Water pooling on floor
between soda fountain and Icee machine.
6-403.11
Area designated for employees to eat, drink, or use tobacco, or lockers or other
suitable facilities not located so that food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use
articles are protected from contamination. 6-403.11
Walk-in cooler: Employee food stored with retail food product. COS. Manager removed
employee food.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Comments: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events document provided.
The issues described in request #5087703 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done
during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Back Room: Retail walk in cooler ceiling by the fan units not clean due to a build up of dust like
substance. Retail walk in cooler floors not clean due to litter and debris on the floors under the rolling shelf units.
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Wawa in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wawa in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Wawa #5333 in Jacksonville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 19, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Wawa in Jacksonville had?
- Wawa #5333 in Jacksonville has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Wawa in Jacksonville find?
- Wawa #5333 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 19, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Wawa in Jacksonville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Wawa #5333 in Jacksonville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Wawa in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Wawa #5333 in Jacksonville are: 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 3-501.17(B): Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) Pf.
- Does Wawa in Jacksonville have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Wawa #5333 in Jacksonville has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.
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