Double J Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Double J Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about nine violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Wauchula average 70, so Double J Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employees washing hands with cold water due to broken hot water handles.
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at either hand washing sink in kitchen. Both hot water handles are broken. Operator is currently working on replacing them. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
74
Sep 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table.
22-02-4
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. Provided the document which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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. Observed milk not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provide the written procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Make Table inoperable.
14-11-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen.
36-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
58
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed supliments and stretch bandage stored on shelf with clean dishes in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (53F - Cold Holding); tomatoe (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in prep top cooler at kitchen. Operator states loaded into cooler at 800am.Must discard if not used by 1200pm.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon stored in hand sink basin at waitstation.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwash area.
31B-02-4
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. Observed employees had not been informed of Health reporting Responsibility. Operator had all employees onsite read and sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and can opener holder with old food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and on doors to kitchen and walk-in cooler and plastic baffles to walk-in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at waitstation.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed unsealed drywall ceilings in kitchen and warewash area. Unpainted wood along wall/ceiling joints in kitchen/warewash area.
36-32-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation dripping from walk-in cooler condenser on to floor in walk-in cooler.
28-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed dishwasher eating grapes while standing on dish wash line. Touching mouth then touching clean tables and dishes without washing hands. Operator retrained dish washer and had them wash hands.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3 door prep top reach in cooler at kitchen unable to hold foods at 41F or colder. May not use to hold Temperature sensitive foods until able to keep foods at 41F or below. Ambient temperature found at 54F. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed walls of walk-in cooler with rust and surfaces not easily cleanable.
36-24-5
Basic - Observed sink and prep tables,cutting boards and knives stored on surfaces only enclosed by porch with screen. No solid walls. Food preparation of any kind and warewash of any kind my not be performed outside or on porches with no solid walls. Operator may not use oven on porch except to put covered dish on and remove and cover then take into establishment to further prepare. Operator states that they prepare the raw chicken and cut and season in this area. No food prep may be done on porch.
14-13-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floors of kitchen in disrepair with tiles missing and unsealed concrete exposed, walk-in cooler floor of unsealed concrete and no longer cleanable
36-02-5
32
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Double J Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Double J Restaurant on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Double J Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Double J Restaurant.
How does Double J Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Wauchula?
Double J Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Wauchula average of 70.
Has Double J Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Double J Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Double J Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Double J Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Double J Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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