Whataburger in Jacksonville
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7165 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256Part of: Whataburger Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Whataburger #853 in Jacksonville has 18 inspections on record between September 2021 and October 2025, with 67 total violations averaging 3.7 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting (cited in at least 4 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 3 inspections), and chemical storage (cited in at least 5 inspections across the record). A warning was issued on December 8, 2023 after an inspection found 7 violations including employee health reporting, food contact surface issues, and water supply concerns. An administrative complaint was recommended on May 9, 2023 following a complaint inspection that cited hand washing violations. The most recent inspection on October 1, 2025 found 4 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Whataburger in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Whataburger in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Whataburger in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Whataburger in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Whataburger #853 in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 1, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Whataburger in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Whataburger #853 in Jacksonville are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Whataburger in Jacksonville had?
- Whataburger #853 in Jacksonville has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Whataburger in Jacksonville find?
- Whataburger #853 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on October 1, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Whataburger in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Whataburger #853 in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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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.
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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