Wakulla Springs
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Wakulla Springs seven times, with records going back to 2022. Wakulla Springs was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average for Florida sits at 72, putting Wakulla Springs on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 operator with document. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
90
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee dealing with raw chicken removed gloves and didn't wash hands and continued to ready to eat food.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head and can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Waitress station ice bin.
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On back storage shelving by the three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed next to the microwave.
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water in on the bottom of reach-in-cooler. Underneath the Make table by Stand up reach -in coolers.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar container on cook line not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in the waitress station
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and cell phone charging cable on the cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach - in cooler gasket by the waitress station
14-11-5
43
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer quaternary 500+ppm at kitchen area. Wiping cloth sanitizer corrected to 200ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed four cans of tomato paste with large dents in dry storage area. See stop sale. Manager segregated cans during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Maintenance repaired dish machine during inspection. Chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple containers without handles used to scoop stored in powered food items at dry storage area. Employee removed containers from food items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
61
Feb 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris on top of dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
95
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed tomatoes and shredded lettuce held on time in make table at cook line. Per operator no written plan available. Provided operator with Time as a Public Health Form.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no current certified manager on duty with 5 food handling employees.
53A-05-6
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in soiled holster next to ice machine. Operator stored ice scoop inside of clean bin next to ice machine during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket Quaternary 0ppm at cook line. Operator corrected solution to Quaternary 200ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris on top of dish machine.
16-21-4
70
Oct 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wakulla Springs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wakulla Springs on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wakulla Springs?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wakulla Springs.
Has Wakulla Springs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wakulla Springs have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wakulla Springs 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 Wakulla Springs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wakulla Springs is inspected around two times per year on average.
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