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Woody's Bar B Q

51 S Us Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL 338534429
American
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Woody's Bar B Q, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 29, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

Looking across the full record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Lake Wales average 90, so Woody's Bar B Q trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm first try, operator replaced empty bin of sanitizer. Second try 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Used Employee apron on top of box instant pudding mix in dry storage. Operator removed from the box. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on the cook station
13-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in freezer and by dishwasher **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at server station by coleslaw station, employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table station front **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler bucket of sauce on the floor and a bucket of pickles, operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Across from the drive through window Employee started cleaning during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6
70
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dish machine
36-17-5
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Operator closed lid **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues by the hot holding station at front counter. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
86
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink next to dish machine. Operator replace paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized area when oven was cooled. Cook area **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
82
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned and sanitized area with soap,water ,and sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
82
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Inside walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Front counter. Employees cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
82
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Woody's Bar B Q last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Woody's Bar B Q on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Woody's Bar B Q?

Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Woody's Bar B Q.

How does Woody's Bar B Q compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Woody's Bar B Q most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Woody's Bar B Q's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Woody's Bar B Q have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Woody's Bar B Q 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 Woody's Bar B Q inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Woody's Bar B Q is inspected around three times per year on average.

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