BERTHA'S KITCHEN
103 E MAIN ST · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
01D-08-5High Priority – Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Aguachile with raw shrimp advertised on the menu. According to packaging, the shrimp is farm raised but it does not state pellet fed. Operator states that they do steam the shrimp for this dish. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by cart in dry storage area, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche with tilapia advertised on the menu. The tilapia is farm raised and pellet fed, however it is not heat treated prior to service. The menu does not identify this ceviche as an undercooked animal food. **Warning**
27-11-4Intermediate – No running water at mop sink. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef, sauce, nacho cheese operator stated was made other day but there is no date mark or labeling. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle in front area. **Warning**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in the flour in dry storage. **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed bag of tilapia not properly thawed out in reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on the prep table grooved. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed owner with bracelets and rings on while prepping food. Owner removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reach in cooler under prep table. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle on the fryer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:37 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.