JAVA CAFE
202 W MAIN ST · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with gloves on and in her apron pockets, employee went to engage in food preparation by removing food with no handwashing. Educated employee on washing hands and changing gloves, employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of Lysol on a food preparation table next to spoons, employee moved the Lysol. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer around door in kitchen and ice buildup in reach in freezer located in storage area.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops with handles in containers of brown sugar, oats and granola, employee moved the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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.