How many restaurants are in Wauchula?

Wauchula, Florida has 55 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Wauchula?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Wauchula is 75.9%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Wauchula this year?

1 food establishments in Wauchula have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Wauchula?

The most frequently cited violations in Wauchula are: Food contact surfaces, Proper cooling equipment, Clean multi-use utensils.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Wauchula?

Burger King has the most locations in Wauchula with 1 establishments.

How does Wauchula compare to the Florida state average?

Wauchula has a pass rate of 75.9%, which is 10.1 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 6.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Wauchula?

Food establishments in Wauchula have an average of 10.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Wauchula been assessed?

Food establishments in Wauchula have been assessed $9,960 in fines across 21 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $474 and the largest single fine was $1,040.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Wauchula restaurants?

15 fire safety violations have been documented across 9 food establishments in Wauchula. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Wauchula inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Wauchula, Florida has 26 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 53 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Wauchula?

FDACS has issued 2 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Wauchula. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Wauchula — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Wauchula Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Wauchula, Florida has 55 food establishments with 591 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 75.9%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 6.6 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Paleteria Mis Tesoros in Wauchula on October 29, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

55Facilities

591Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

75.9%Pass Rate

6.6Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Subway #27732	29	137	2
Nicholas Family Restaurant	32	338	1
Wauchula Family Restaurant	30	325	1
Panda Rest (the)	27	269	1
Beef'o'brady's	21	169	1

Wauchula Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Wauchula 75.9% Pass Rate 75.9%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Wauchula 6.6 Avg Violations / Inspection 6.6

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Wauchula 1.82 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.82

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Wauchula Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 23	Taquitos Mi Mexico	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 23	Bertha's Kitchen	9 (3 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 23	Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant	5	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Wauchula Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	9,046
33	Proper cooling equipment	6,860
31	Clean multi-use utensils	5,858
23	Chemical properly stored	5,853
22	Consumer advisory	4,933

Wauchula Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

21Actions on Record

$9,960Total Fines

$474Avg Fine

$1,040Largest Fine

10Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Oct 29, 2025	Paleteria Mis Tesoros	$800	7--2025045551
Jan 12, 2026	La Michoacana Ice Cream 2	$160	7--2025089657

Wauchula Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

15Fire Violations

9Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Exit blocked or locked	6
Fire extinguisher in red zone	5
Other fire safety violation	3
Propane tank stored inside building	1

Wauchula Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Wauchula has 26 FDACS-regulated facilities with 53 inspections on record and 2 stop-sale orders issued.

26Retail Facilities

53FDACS Inspections

2Stop-Sale Orders

Wauchula FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Sep 26, 2025	Vw-winn-dixie-2250-372896	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe…
May 23, 2024	Cvs Pharmacy # 2030 Establishment #: 321118	—	—

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Wauchula FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	8
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	5
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	4
5-205.11	Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee	3
4-601.11(A)	Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch	3

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Wauchula Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
CVS	1	9	882
Dollar Tree	1	9	1,084
Sunoco	1	256	487
Dollar General	1	57	2,871
Family Dollar	1	316	950

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Wauchula: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Burger King	1	116	0
Pizza Hut	1	91	0
Wendys	1	108	0
McDonalds	1	98	0
Taco Bell	1	47	0
Hungry Howies	1	134	0
Subway	1	137	2
Dunkin	1	167	0
Sonic Drive-in	1	176	0

Wauchula Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Wauchula?: Wauchula, Florida has 55 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Wauchula?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Wauchula is 75.9%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Wauchula this year?: 1 food establishments in Wauchula have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Wauchula?: The most frequently cited violations in Wauchula are: Food contact surfaces, Proper cooling equipment, Clean multi-use utensils.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Wauchula?: Burger King has the most locations in Wauchula with 1 establishments.
How does Wauchula compare to the Florida state average?: Wauchula has a pass rate of 75.9%, which is 10.1 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 6.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Wauchula?: Food establishments in Wauchula have an average of 10.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Wauchula been assessed?: Food establishments in Wauchula have been assessed $9,960 in fines across 21 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $474 and the largest single fine was $1,040.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Wauchula restaurants?: 15 fire safety violations have been documented across 9 food establishments in Wauchula. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Wauchula inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Wauchula, Florida has 26 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 53 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Wauchula?: FDACS has issued 2 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Wauchula. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Wauchula Restaurants & Food Establishments (55)

Subway #27732 2 closures

1444 US HWY 17, Wauchula

29 inspections · 137 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Nicholas Family Restaurant 1 closure

615 N 6 AVE, Wauchula

32 inspections · 338 violations · Last: May 2025

Wauchula Family Restaurant 1 closure

502 S 6 AVE, Wauchula

30 inspections · 325 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Panda Rest (the) 1 closure

806 S 6 AVE, Wauchula

27 inspections · 269 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Beef'o'brady's 1 closure

530 S 6 AVE, Wauchula

21 inspections · 169 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Garcia's Taco Express INC 1 closure

1448 US HWY 17 N, Wauchula

22 inspections · 139 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Paleteria Mis Tesoros 1 closure

401 N 6TH AVENUE, Wauchula

17 inspections · 106 violations · Last: Oct 2025

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