WAUCHULA FAMILY RESTAURANT
502 S 6 AVE · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over a container of feta cheese in the reach in cooler on the cook line, owner moved the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw Swai fish on the shelve in the walk in cooler, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed a bin of flour with Weevils in it, owner voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 CO2 tanks not secured in the kitchen next to walk in cooler, owner secured with a chain. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in walk in freezer not smooth or durable. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a case of pork on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer on the door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods over the fryer, wall next to the fryer and the floor under and behind equipment soiled with grease.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:54 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.