Best Western Wakulla Inn & Suites

3292 Coastal Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327

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Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

High Risk

Public records show five inspections at Best Western Wakulla Inn & Suites stretching back to 2023. On Apr 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Crawfordville facility scores 80, putting Best Western Wakulla Inn & Suites on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No approved sanitizer available for warewashing in kitchen. Employee stated they only wash and rinse dishes and do not sanitize them. Inspector had an emoloyee retrieve a bottle of bleach from the hotel laundry room and educated employees on proper warewashing procedures. Inspector instructed manager to have employees properly sanitize all dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-38-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. One gallon and one pitcher of milk inside reach-in cooler missing date marks. Employee stated both were opened on 04/11 and added the proper date marks during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employee unable to provide any sanitizer chemical test kit.

16-37-1

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. Manager unable to provide proof of food handler training available for any employees. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector observed one employee working in kitchen and handling food without proof of food handler training or proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.

11-26-1

Basic - Wood surface not properly sealed. Several shelves in kitchen constructed from unsealed wood.

14-06-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf inside cabinet below three-compartment sink.

14-45-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lids of dumpster left open.

33-16-4

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Carton of oat milk observed with mold-like growth on inside of carton, milk observed past its marked date.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in a food establishment and dispensed in a vending machine not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparation. Milk past marked date. See stop sale.

01B-29-5

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Carton of oat milk with mold-like growth around inside of spout. See stop sale.

01B-07-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-03-7

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-23. Per operator he is in the process of renewing the license during inspection. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles under sink and next to hand wash sink with no label.

41-17-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two damp mops stored inside bucket not allowing to properly dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no printed license displayed.

50-09-4

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western Wakulla Inn & Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Western Wakulla Inn & Suites on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Best Western Wakulla Inn & Suites compare to other restaurants in Crawfordville?

Best Western Wakulla Inn & Suites most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Crawfordville average of 80.

Has Best Western Wakulla Inn & Suites' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Best Western Wakulla Inn & Suites have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Best Western Wakulla Inn & Suites means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Best Western Wakulla Inn & Suites inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Wakulla Inn & Suites is inspected around two times per year on average.

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