Wayne's Fryers Chicken in Melrose
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32 Hwy 26 a, Melrose, FL 32666Wayne's Fryers Chicken in Melrose has logged 27 inspections since 2016, accumulating 166 total violations and averaging 6.1 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, appearing in 16 of the last 6 inspections alone; employee health policy violations (sick worker protocols, health reporting) have been cited repeatedly across 2025 inspections, chemical storage violations appear in nearly every recent inspection, and food contact surface violations recur across multiple visits. The most recent inspection on December 8, 2025 documented 21 violations including high-priority employee health policy and chemical storage infractions, and was completed with no further action. A September 18, 2025 routine inspection documented 24 violations with an administrative complaint recommended, indicating potential formal enforcement proceedings. The facility also has a documented fire safety violation from January 2015 involving electrical wiring in disrepair.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wayne's Fryers Chicken in Melrose: Comparison to Putnam County Averages
Wayne's Fryers Chicken in Melrose: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Wayne's Fryers Chicken in Melrose: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 4 inspections32 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Wayne's Fryers Chicken in Melrose: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wayne's Fryers Chicken in Melrose last inspected?
- Wayne's Fryers Chicken in Melrose was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Wayne's Fryers Chicken in Melrose?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wayne's Fryers Chicken in Melrose are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Wayne's Fryers Chicken in Melrose had?
- Wayne's Fryers Chicken in Melrose has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wayne's Fryers Chicken in Melrose find?
- Wayne's Fryers Chicken in Melrose was most recently inspected on December 8, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wayne's Fryers Chicken in Melrose ever been shut down?
- No, Wayne's Fryers Chicken in Melrose has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Wayne's Fryers Chicken in Melrose had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Wayne's Fryers Chicken in Melrose has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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