WAYNE HEAD'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN
Based on 8 health inspections, WAYNE HEAD'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN in GAINESVILLE has earned a 3.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file
1602 NE WALDO RD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/21/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13506421
Met Inspection Standards3 int
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips at three compartment sink
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink Repeat Violation
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Propane tank turned off no hot water and hand wash sink Repeat Violation
8/27/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10909057
Met Inspection Standards2 int
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or towels at handwash sink.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwash sink 75F. Propane was not on.
3/3/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10721917
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 3 basic
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides and interior of cook line fryers. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
1/16/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 10721911
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
11/14/2024· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8707675
Follow-up Inspection Required2 int, 3 basic
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go containers stored on three compartment sink counter.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers and grill greasy.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler across from cook line.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. No proof of food safety training for employees. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of employees being informed of reporting responsibilities.
6/12/2024· 1y 9mo ago
Visit ID: 8692867
Met Inspection Standards4 high, 1 int, 5 basic
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink. Observed one dead roach on floor next to reach-in freezer. Owner discarded dead roaches. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer handle.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf next to entrance door.
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw shrimp then proceeded to handle containers of ready to eat food. Employee stopped and washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of chicken stored over cheese in reach-in cooler next to pass through window. Owner moved cheese to another cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryer: boiled egg (45F - Cold Holding). Owner stated item placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved item to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Chicken stored on counter next to cook line fryer. Manager placed proper time mark on item. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to back door.
2/16/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8533446
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
10/23/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8330061
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 3 basic
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not posted on side of vehicle.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides and front of fryers greasy.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to fryers greasy.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels, soap or hand washing sign at hand washing sink.