WOODY'S BAR-B-Q WAUCHULA
902 S 6 AVE · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine is at 0ppm for chlorine, owner set up 3-compartment sink till dish machine is serviced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a pan of Swai over a pan of corn on the cob and cabbage, owner moved the Swai. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pulled pork at 69F on the cook line, per owner the pulled pork had been on the line less then an hour, owner reheated the pulled pork to 165F and hot held at 135F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by a cart on the cook line, owner moved the cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand washing sink in wait staff area, owner corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in women's bathroom, owner replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for J. Prevatt. **Warning**
Basic 3
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in freezer on cook line and the walk in cooler and walk in freezer is under a work order due to not cooling correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in ice in the ice machine, owner moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of chicken in a sink in back of kitchen not thawing properly, owner corrected by turning the water on and running over the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 3:20 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.