WAYNE HEAD'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN
1602 NE WALDO RD, Gainesville FL 32609 · 386-438-0127
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwash sink 75F. Propane was not on.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease under fryers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers greasy.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips at three compartment sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Propane tank turned off no hot water and hand wash sink
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or towels at handwash sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwash sink 75F. Propane was not on.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides and interior of cook line fryers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler across from cook line grill.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored next to three compartment sink.
Jan 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. No proof of food safety training for employees.
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. No proof of employees being informed of reporting responsibilities.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go containers stored on three compartment sink counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryers and grill greasy.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw shrimp then proceeded to handle containers of ready to eat food. Employee stopped and washed hands and changed gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of chicken stored over cheese in reach-in cooler next to pass through window. Owner moved cheese to another cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryer: boiled egg (45F - Cold Holding). Owner stated item placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved item to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Chicken stored on counter next to cook line fryer. Manager placed proper time mark on item.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to back door.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink. Observed one dead roach on floor next to reach-in freezer. Owner discarded dead roaches.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer handle.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf next to entrance door.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides and front of fryers greasy.
Vending machine exterior soiled.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels, soap or hand washing sign at hand washing sink.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not posted on side of vehicle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides and front of fryers greasy.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to fryers greasy.
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.