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
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High 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**
Basic 8
24-08-4Basic – 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.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in reach in freezer in the kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of seasoning on floor in the kitchen, owner corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**
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 handle of scoop in the flour on shelf, employee corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – 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**
27-10-4Basic – No hot running water at mop sink.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:48 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.