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CHUCKWAGON BBQ

25 MAY NURSERY RD, Havana FL 32333 · 850-539-5177

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023

Licence typeMobile Food Vehicle
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceMFD3050040
Grade history
DEC 23
MAR 24
APR 25
JUN 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Badges — 3 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2023070583Mar 21, 2023Mar 4, 2024$320

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 14, 2025 · Owner stated she missed test. Retaking. Time Extended
Jun 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Apr 23, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Mar 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Worn floors/carpeting.
Basic/36-10-4
Feb 14, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle using a commissary that does not have sewer approval. Establishment utilizing septic tank at personal residence near location of mobile unit.
High priority/28-20-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 14, 2024 · Provided interagency water approval form to operator. Time Extended
Dec 13, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food storage area observed in covered area.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 2, 2023 · Observed reach in coolers in separate building. Operator working to get plans submitted. Time Extended/Return visit Oct 13, 2023 · Operator working on getting building licensed. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 13, 2023 · No plans submitted or approved. Admin Complaint
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Food stored in coolers in covered area.
Intermediate/51-22-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 2, 2023 · Storing food and obtaining water/dumping grey water at unapproved location. Operator working on solution. Time Extended/Return visit Oct 13, 2023 · Operator working on getting building licensed. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 13, 2023 · No license for building where food is stored in reach in coolers. Observed potato salad, turkey legs, cheese, baked beans, and roasted corn in coolers in unlicensed building. Admin Complaint
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Mobile food dispensing vehicle using a commissary that does not have sewer approval. Establishment utilizing septic tank at personal residence near location of mobile unit.
High priority/28-20-4/Warning
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. three compartment sink quaternary sanitizer tested below 150ppm. Employee added sanitizer to water, tested at 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment utilizing nearby building for cold storage, no plans submitted or approved for building. This violation is being addressed on a previous violation from 3-21-23.
Intermediate/51-16-7
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator utilizing nearby building for cold storage. Water obtained from private residence supply. This violation is being addressed on a previous inspection from 3-21-23.
Intermediate/51-22-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee working with an expired safestaff certificate.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Oct 13, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food storage area observed in covered area.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jun 2, 2023 · Observed reach in coolers in separate building. Operator working to get plans submitted. Time Extended/Return visit Oct 13, 2023 · Operator working on getting building licensed. Time Extended
Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Food stored in coolers in covered area.
Intermediate/51-22-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 2, 2023 · Storing food and obtaining water/dumping grey water at unapproved location. Operator working on solution. Time Extended/Return visit Oct 13, 2023 · Operator working on getting building licensed. Time Extended

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.