Bertha's Kitchen in Wauchula
Last inspected:
103 E Main St, Wauchula, FL 33873Bertha's Kitchen in Wauchula has accumulated 69 violations across 14 inspections since December 2022, averaging 4.9 violations per visit. The facility has faced multiple warning inspections with recurring violations for food contact surfaces, premises cleanliness, and chemical storage. A pattern of compliance callbacks from mid-2024 through mid-2025 shows the restaurant working to address violations, with recent inspections indicating stabilization after earlier enforcement activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Bertha's Kitchen in Wauchula: Comparison to Hardee County Averages
Bertha's Kitchen in Wauchula: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 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· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Bertha's Kitchen in Wauchula: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bertha's Kitchen in Wauchula last inspected?
- Bertha's Kitchen in Wauchula was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Bertha's Kitchen in Wauchula?
- The most frequently cited violations at Bertha's Kitchen in Wauchula are: Food contact surfaces, Premises clean, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Bertha's Kitchen in Wauchula had?
- Bertha's Kitchen in Wauchula has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Bertha's Kitchen in Wauchula find?
- Bertha's Kitchen in Wauchula was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Bertha's Kitchen in Wauchula ever been shut down?
- No, Bertha's Kitchen in Wauchula has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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