NICHOLAS FAMILY RESTAURANT
615 N 6 AVE · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed male cook touching buns with bear hands at Flat Grill. Male cook discarded the food item. Educated and coached the male cook. Observed washing hands and placing gloves on the hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-4High Priority – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ready to eat 6 Lbs of pinto and garbanzo beans dated 07/17/2019 at Walk in Cooler. Operator discarded the food items. **Warning**
01B-24-4High Priority – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed ready to eat 6 Lbs of pinto and garbanzo beans dated 07/17/2019 at Walk in Cooler. Operator discarded the food items. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 1 soft and 1 hard dropping found at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. None observed at back exterior hose bibb next to mop sink. **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm. Corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
22-25-4Intermediate – Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. Observed the entire mixer head soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed on prep table underneath slicer blade. **Warning**
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Observed stain cutting board at prep table, steam table and Make Table. **Warning**
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 15
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 1 dead rodent on sticky glue trap located next to Walk in Cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease and soil residue build up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed at can rack. **Warning**
36-37-4Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed at dry storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple tiles missing at Reach in Cooler units area. **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. None observed at both women's stall. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at Men's restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
10-01-4Basic – In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching the sugar. Operator removed the handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at dry storage area next to Walk in Cooler. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed at Reach in Cooler across from Walk in Cooler. **Warning**
36-72-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Observed underneath Walk in Freezer shelves. **Warning**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at entrance of kitchen. Operator placed it off the floor. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. None observed at sugar container. Operator placed a label for sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:26 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.