Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

WAUCHULA FAMILY RESTAURANT

502 S 6 AVE · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3723347
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13761840
DBPR license3500188

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over cooked spaghetti noodles in the reach in cooler on the cook line, owner moved pork to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed stack of cups in the wait staff area with water in between and not air drying properly.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in reach in freezer in the kitchen.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of seasoning on floor in the kitchen, owner corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in the flour on shelf, employee corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler in front of kitchen, owner replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic27-10-4

Basic – No hot running water at mop sink.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
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.