WAUCHULA FAMILY RESTAURANT
502 S 6 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in the kitchen and the walk in freezer and walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Thought the kitchen and walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Stand up reach in freezer next to the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the kitchen area and walk in cooler area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with a hole in it next to the vent in the back of kitchen next to the stand up freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed small part of the floor in disrepair right by the white stand up freezer in back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed build up of grease around receptacle and the receptacle is on grass and not a nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: Observed grease around receptacle has been cleaned up but is still on a nonabsorbent surface. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a 6x6 foot hole in the wall behind white stand up freezer in back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white stand up reach in freezer in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 27-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-60-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed back door in the kitchen screen is torn on the door. Observed screen on window in the dish room area torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
- 35B-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed screen larger than 16 inch mesh on back screen door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with a hole in it next to the vent in the back of kitchen next to the stand up freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on freezer and located in prep area in wait staff area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves in dish room under prep table, are rusted and have a hole in the shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed small part of the floor in disrepair right by the white stand up freezer in back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed build up of grease around receptacle and the receptacle is on grass and not a nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a 6x6 foot hole in the wall behind white stand up freezer in back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white stand up reach in freezer in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in kitchen area next to cook line is soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler by prep table by wait staff area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 27-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-60-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed back door in the kitchen screen is torn on the door. Observed screen on window in the dish room area torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 35B-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed screen larger than 16 inch mesh on back screen door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the kitchen area behind equipment and walls soiled in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ Extension given to 1/19/25. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a slicer with food debris on the blade and located in the dish room on shelve. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Extension given to 1/19/25. Certificates are not valid due to expired certified serve safe manager who signed the certificates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Four containers that were not labeled on the outside. In the back of kitchen, two on a shelf and two on a stand next to it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2024 revealed 17 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
15
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with a hole in it next to the vent in the back of kitchen next to the stand up freezer. **Warning**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on freezer and located in prep area in wait staff area. **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves in dish room under prep table, are rusted and have a hole in the shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed small part of the floor in disrepair right by the white stand up freezer in back of kitchen. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor next to reach in freezer and two cases of packaged mashed potatoes on the floor in a small storage area next to dish room, owner moved and put up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed build up of grease around receptacle and the receptacle is on grass and not a nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a 6x6 foot hole in the wall behind white stand up freezer in back of kitchen. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white stand up reach in freezer in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in kitchen area next to cook line is soiled. **Warning**
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler by prep table by wait staff area. **Warning**
- 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning**
- 36-60-5:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed back door in the kitchen screen is torn on the door. Observed screen on window in the dish room area torn. **Warning**
- 35B-13-4:Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed screen larger than 16 inch mesh on back screen door. **Warning**
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils in wait staff area not inverted. Owner corrected the utensils putting them handle up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled in the kitchen area behind equipment and walls soiled in walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects in dish room area. **Admin Complaint**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed hard shell raw eggs over ready to eat pasta in reach in cooler on the cook line, owner moved the eggs to another shelf. Raw bacon located over ready to eat gravy and spaghetti sauce in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach behind shelf behind three compartment sink in dish room. **Warning**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - 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/ Extension given to 1/19/25. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a slicer with food debris on the blade and located in the dish room on shelve. **Warning**
- 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. Extension given to 1/19/25. Certificates are not valid due to expired certified serve safe manager who signed the certificates. **Warning**
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Four containers that were not labeled on the outside. In the back of kitchen, two on a shelf and two on a stand next to it. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle with chemical in it located in dish room on the shelf, owner put a label on it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 revealed 23 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves under all preparation table in the dishwasher area rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in the kitchen and the walk in freezer and walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Thought the kitchen and walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Stand up reach in freezer next to the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the kitchen area and walk in cooler area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Extension approved by Ferry due to recent weather activity. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Observed safe staff training from 11/2024. This was given by an expired CFM. Extension approved by Ferry due to recent weather activity. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves under all preparation table in the dishwasher area rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in the kitchen and the walk in freezer and walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Thought the kitchen and walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Stand up reach in freezer next to the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the men's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the kitchen area and walk in cooler area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
- 27-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
19
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves under all preparation table in the dishwasher area rusted. **Warning**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in the kitchen and the walk in freezer and walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Thought the kitchen and walk in freezer. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - 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**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Stand up reach in freezer next to the cook line. **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - 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-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the men's bathroom. **Warning**
- 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Owner replaced the sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the kitchen area and walk in cooler area soiled. **Warning**
- 12A-18-4:High 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-19-4:High 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-05-6:High 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-04-4:High 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-02-5:High 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-02-5:High 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**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - 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-02-4:Intermediate - 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-01-5: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. **Warning**
- 27-11-4:Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 19 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).