JAVA CAFE
202 W MAIN ST, Wauchula FL 33873 · 863-781-9648
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
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MAR 26
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with gloves on and in her apron pockets, employee went to engage in food preparation by removing food with no handwashing. Educated employee on washing hands and changing gloves, employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of Lysol on a food preparation table next to spoons, employee moved the Lysol.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer around door in kitchen and ice buildup in reach in freezer located in storage area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops with handles in containers of brown sugar, oats and granola, employee moved the scoops.
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink like substance on the white guard in the ice machine, employee cleaned.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2-ounce soufflé cup with no handle in the container of granola oats, employee removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while in food preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris in the reach in cooler in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink in the kitchen is leaking from the faucet.
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee in prep area, changing gloves with no hand wash to change tasks. Employee was educated on the importance and washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed hard raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat icing in the reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of Lysol in prep area next to bowls, owner removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelets on while prepping food, employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket is torn in the reach in freezer located in kitchen and a gasket is torn in the reach in cooler located in the kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of cough syrup stored above their clean dishes in the storage area. Operator removed the bottle.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter: Cream cheese carrot cake (80F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 30min. Operator placed these in the reach in cooler. Discussed time as a public health control with them.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed their can opener with grease and black build up on it and its holder.
Apr 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed shrimp repackaged on site and under burger tubes cut in half and ends covered in plastic wrap in reach in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese icing red velvet cake (64F - Cold Holding) held on counter at room temperature. Operator states cake was put out less than an hour ago and replaced in cooler to quickly cool to 41F within 4 hours.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed container of spoons on prep counter with food contact surface up, handles down. Not inverted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed twist off water bottle partially used sitting on in use prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles on floor at dry storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Aug 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slime on drop guard of interior of ice machine.
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken packaged onsite and stored ver open box of bread in reach in freezer. Operator rearranged freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); sauces (44F - Cold Holding); raw burger (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding) on True 2 door reach in upright cooler at back prep beside speedrack. All foods at 44F or warmer. Ambient air at 47F. Operator states cooler was checked upon opening and temperature was at 39F. Foods moved to another cooler and this cooler may not be used to store temperature sensitive foods until able to maintain foods at 41F or colder. 6 door reach on cooler at prep area (); observed brick man's precooked Turkey breast (57F -cold holding). See stop sale.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Handout Provided by inspector at inspection via email
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white residue on cleaned slicer at back of kitchen.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slime on drop guard of interior of ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handled single service condiment cups used to dip cheeses at reach in cooler at salad prep. Operator removed from service.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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.