Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

WALLY'S BBQ

3591 TAMIAMI TRL · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33952

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 7, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3701374
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13724777
DBPR license1801593

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#9High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wipe hands on shirt and hat while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on proper handwashing and not to touch cloths or skin while preparing food. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink. Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#11Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water in women's restroom not reaching 85F the hot water faucet is not working.

Basic 8

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under storage rack in dishwashing area. The manager removed dead roach, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic55-01-4

Basic – Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Emailed To Management Gratuities, Tips and Operations Charges Industry Bulletin. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from oven door. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in kitchen. The open drink was removed from reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked bread uncovered in walk-in cooler.

#8Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 55 · Automatic gratuity notice
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.