NOBLE PURSUIT FLORIDA, LLC
899 S. SIXTH AVE, Wauchula FL 33873 · 8637734975
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by manager desk.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Observed no proof, operator had a copy and all employees signed by end of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed two ceiling tiles in dining area with water damage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler with dust on them. Observed soda dispenser there is green like substance by nozzles in the drive thru.
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no color chart with the qac sanitizer strips.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine in the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator posted current license.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing on mop sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around walk in freezer door.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing from mop sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk in cooler in kitchen gasket is torn.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk in cooler door are soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not air drying properly in the mop sink.
Jun 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Establishment serves a highly susceptible population. Observed employee with a container of French fries, hand was over container touching the fries at the front counter, educated on importance of wearing gloves.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed a copy for the operator, by end of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in soda dispenser in the drive thru with dirt and the soda dispenser in the dining area with dirt and slime in the ice chute.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils upright on a prep table in the kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed cups upright in the drive thru area by the soda dispenser, operator corrected.
Stored food not covered. Observed tea bags in a container not covered in the kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of sauce not labeled at the front counter.
Jun 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair: lid on ice machine broken at corner.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair: in customer area with water dripping..
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in walk in cooler, and on walk in cooler fan case.
Mar 18, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by manager desk.
Handwash sink at manager desk not operational due to large rusted hole in faucet.
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. Operator could not access individual training.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chicken in reach in freezer, individually packaged no date mark.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at back area. Operator repaired.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors, female bathroom.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair: lid on ice machine broken at corner.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair: in customer area with water dripping..
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in walk in cooler, and on walk in cooler fan case.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed.
Faucet at handwashing sink sprays water.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Drive through window not automatically closed.
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dry storage. Operator stored correctly.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (119F - Hot Holding); at front line operator stirred and placed lid on item to promoate even heating throughout product.
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed manager working window handling single service items, cups, straws, and handling condiments with long painted fingernails.
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. Observed two new employees hired within a week with no proof of reporting responsibilities. Operator had employees sign and date forms.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop guard with black debris and interior of door mechanism with white and grey crusty debris.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women restroom door does not fully self close.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles on dinning area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook working with open foods with no beard guard. Cook added guard.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with old crusty food debris.
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer in walk-in cooler reading 29F and foods and air temperature at 38F.
Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee with long nails with stone encrusted serving foods out window touching single service cups and straws and napkins. Plating food items at front counter. Manager had all employees to wash hands and add gloves.
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. Inspector provided via email at inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed old food debris on walk-in door handle.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with multiple bracelets serving foods into boxes at front counter. Manager redirected employee to remove all and wash hands before returning to work.
Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed exterior of ice machine with old white soil splatter across exterior surfaces.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed cook go outside to retrieve paper towels then return to line and touch cookline equipment without washing hands. Manager corrected the employee who washed hands then returned to the line.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker installed before the splitter at mopsink.
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. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed self service drink dispenser at dining area with grey growth on surfaces around the nozzles. Operator had employee clean and sanitize during inspection.
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. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handsink at back near ice machine. Manager added paper towels to area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris and other debris lodged in crevices between tiles on floor throughout the establishment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed large gaps of missing tiles and old water and food debris in re eased areas.Tile grout missing and receded throughout establishment. Floors no longer easily cleanable.
Hole in or other damage to wall at entrance from dining area to kitchen beside door. Large hole in wall.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe to steam table leaking on to floor under counter at front line.
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