Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula
Last inspected:
502 S 6 Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula has accumulated 325 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.8 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. Since September 2024, the restaurant has faced an intensifying enforcement pattern, including an emergency order with repeated callback inspections finding 10 to 23 violations each. Disciplinary actions totaling $800 have been issued, and top recurring violations involve food contact surfaces, ventilation, and hand washing.
Most recent closure: September 16, 2024 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula: Comparison to Hardee County Averages
This Facility
10.8
violations / inspection
10.8 violations per inspection
Hardee County Avg
6.63
violations / inspection
6.63 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Hardee County Avg
0.39
closures / facility
0.39 county average
Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula: Emergency Closure History (1)
Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025001327 | $400.00 | Nov 20, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2024054019 | $400.00 | Sep 16, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale |
Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 6 inspections52 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 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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— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections38 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 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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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula last inspected?
- Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula last shut down?
- Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula was last shut down on September 16, 2024 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula had?
- Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula find?
- Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula was most recently inspected on January 21, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula ever been shut down?
- Yes, Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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.
- Has Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula been fined?
- Wauchula Family Restaurant in Wauchula has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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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