WOODYS BBQ
With 5 inspections documented, WOODYS BBQ maintains a 3.5/5 food safety rating in LAKE WALES. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file
Saint Johns Avenue
Florida, 32177
Putnam County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/29/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13621830
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 7 basic
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Used Employee apron on top of box instant pudding mix in dry storage. Operator removed from the box. Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on the cook station
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in freezer and by dishwasher Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler bucket of sauce on the floor and a bucket of pickles, operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at server station by coleslaw station, employee removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table station front Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm first try, operator replaced empty bin of sanitizer. Second try 100ppm Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation
9/24/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10919728
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 5 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Across from the drive through window Employee started cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.
2/17/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 8861439
Met Inspection Standards5 basic
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dish machine Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Butter in walk in cooler. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Walk in the freezer look straight ahead.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/have accumulation of soil residues. Across from fryers. Repeat Violation
8/15/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8782453
Met Inspection Standards3 basic
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dish machine
- 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Operator closed lid Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues by the hot holding station at front counter. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
2/27/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8619907
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 2 basic
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized area when oven was cooled. Cook area Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink next to dish machine. Operator replace paper towels. Corrected On-Site