Woody's Bar-B-Q Wauchula

902 S 6 Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873

American

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Woody's Bar-B-Q Wauchula five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.

Woody's Bar-B-Q Wauchula's latest score of 61 falls below the Wauchula average of 70. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

May 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of olives dented on the can rack, owner voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a bottle with no label of a blue chemical near the dish machine owner stated it was fabulosa, owner put a label on it. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle in the sugar bin in the wait station area.

14-01-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on a shelf that were-not inverted in the kitchen, owner corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on the prep table grooved and soiled.

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed the walk in freezer with ice build up around the fans and ice below the fans.

14-69-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp not covered in the reach in cooler on the cook line.

08B-12-5

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap beneath the side and back door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with a grease build up. Operator stated they would be cleaned tonight.

23-03-4

Mar 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

29-34-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.

33-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Woody's Bar-B-Q Wauchula last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Woody's Bar-B-Q Wauchula on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Woody's Bar-B-Q Wauchula compare to other restaurants in Wauchula?

Woody's Bar-B-Q Wauchula most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Wauchula average of 70.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Woody's Bar-B-Q Wauchula have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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

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