JAVA CAFE
202 W MAIN ST · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken packaged onsite and stored ver open box of bread in reach in freezer. Operator rearranged freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (47F – Cold Holding); sauces (44F – Cold Holding); raw burger (47F – Cold Holding); cheese (45F – Cold Holding) on True 2 door reach in upright cooler at back prep beside speedrack. All foods at 44F or warmer. Ambient air at 47F. Operator states cooler was checked upon opening and temperature was at 39F. Foods moved to another cooler and this cooler may not be used to store temperature sensitive foods until able to maintain foods at 41F or colder. 6 door reach on cooler at prep area (); observed brick man's precooked Turkey breast (57F -cold holding). See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Handout Provided by inspector at inspection via email **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white residue on cleaned slicer at back of kitchen. **Warning**
16-36-4Intermediate – No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. **Warning**
Basic 3
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slime on drop guard of interior of ice machine. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handled single service condiment cups used to dip cheeses at reach in cooler at salad prep. Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:53 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.