Wayne Head's Southern Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Wayne Head's Southern Kitchen 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 21, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Wayne Head's Southern Kitchen's latest score is in line with the Gainesville average of 75. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
78
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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. No proof of employees being informed of reporting responsibilities.
11-26-1
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. No proof of food safety training for employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go containers stored on three compartment sink counter.
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers and grill greasy.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler across from cook line.
14-33-4
70
Jun 12, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryer: boiled egg (45F - Cold Holding). Owner stated item placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved item to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Chicken stored on counter next to cook line fryer. Manager placed proper time mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw shrimp then proceeded to handle containers of ready to eat food. Employee stopped and washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of chicken stored over cheese in reach-in cooler next to pass through window. Owner moved cheese to another cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to back door.
31B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink. Observed one dead roach on floor next to reach-in freezer. Owner discarded dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf next to entrance door.
25-06-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink.
12B-07-4
39
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides and front of fryers greasy.
23-03-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-01-4
90
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels, soap or hand washing sign at hand washing sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides and front of fryers greasy.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to fryers greasy.
36-27-5
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not posted on side of vehicle.
50-04-4
78
Apr 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler on cookline: shredded lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding) Manager stated both were held inside unit overnight. Stop sale issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside reach-in cooler on cookline: shredded lettuce (54F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding) Manager stated both were held inside unit overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flies in kitchen near make-table.
35A-02-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour in kitchen on prep table missing proper label. Manager added proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from fryers stained. Interior of reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of fryers greasy
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wayne Head's Southern Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wayne Head's Southern Kitchen on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wayne Head's Southern Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wayne Head's Southern Kitchen.
How does Wayne Head's Southern Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Wayne Head's Southern Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Wayne Head's Southern Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wayne Head's Southern Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wayne Head's Southern Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Wayne Head's Southern Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wayne Head's Southern Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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