WAUCHULA FAMILY RESTAURANT
502 S 6 AVE · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
12A-18-4High Priority – Employee dried hands on a soiled apron after washing. The employee properly washed their hands and died them with a paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-19-4High Priority – Live rodent present. Observed 1 live rodent climbing out of a container containing janitorial supplies on the floor in the dry storage area. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef patties stored over cooked spaghetti noodles, in the kitchen area the reach in cooler on the cook line. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in the walk in cooler. Owner removed the eggs and the ground beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 40 rodent droppings in container containing janitorial supplies in dry storage area. Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings on the floor in dry storage area. Observed approximately 100 rodent droppings under the preparations tables in the dish room area. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings beside and behind reach in freezer in the kitchen. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the glass door reach in cooler in the wait station area. Butter (62F – Cold Holding); Cheese cake (59F – Cold Holding); Sour cream (61F – Cold Holding). Owner stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Owner discarded the items. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the glass door reach in cooler in the wait station area. Butter (62F – Cold Holding); Cheese cake (59F – Cold Holding); Sour cream (61F – Cold Holding). Owner stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Owner discarded the items. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Minas Ioannidis 5/13/19 the only CFM for the establishment. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the cook line. Employee placed towels at the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
27-11-4Intermediate – No running water at mop sink. **Warning**
Basic 9
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Shelves under all preparation table in the dishwasher area rusted. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in the kitchen and the walk in freezer and walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Thought the kitchen and walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Several containers stored on the floor in the kitchen and dry storage area. Employee placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Stand up reach in freezer next to the cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the broiler oven on the cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the men's bathroom. **Warning**
21-11-4Basic – Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Owner replaced the sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the kitchen area and walk in cooler area soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:01 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.