WOODLAND
1100 S WALNUT ST, Starke FL 32091 · 3125231625
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 15 visits since August 2023
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MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 28 points off where it started.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. When three compartment sink is drained fully wastewater comes back through floor drain. Per operator plumber already called for maintenance and can drain the sink at intervals to prevent back up. Inspector had operator run sink once drained and no backup observed from floor drain.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022043716 | Jul 6, 2022 | Nov 8, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed live fly at pass through window counter.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose of three compartment sink hangs below flood plane of sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at cookline hand wash sink, hand wash sink by bulk ice bin or at bar counter. Employee provided paper towels at cook line hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by bulk ice bin.
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf of walk in cooler used to stack cheese.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf next to three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Food stored on floor. Jugs of bbq sauce stored on floor in dry storage/office area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on seal and on product of reach in chest freezers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris build up on top plate of microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cook line fryer, grease build up.
Jan 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 31, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
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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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 installed service counter with hand scooped ice cream and no hand wash sink present. Cook line altered from previous layout including hand wash sinks previously in establishment and on previous existing plans no longer present. The only hand wash sink present for cook line is by ware washing three compartment sink.
Nov 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
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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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 installed service counter with hand scooped ice cream and no hand wash sink present. Cook line altered from previous layout including hand wash sinks previously in establishment and on previous existing plans no longer present. The only hand wash sink present for cook line is by ware washing three compartment sink.
Oct 13, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
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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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 installed service counter with hand scooped ice cream and no hand wash sink present. Cook line altered from previous layout including hand wash sinks previously in establishment and on previous existing plans no longer present. The only hand wash sink present for cook line is by ware washing three compartment sink.
Sep 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 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/. Establishment installed service counter with hand scooped ice cream and no hand wash sink present. Cook line altered from previous layout including hand wash sinks previously in establishment and on previous existing plans no longer present. The only hand wash sink present for cook line is by ware washing three compartment sink.
Jul 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee switch from stocking delivery order from ground of storage place on gloves and begin working with ready to eat food without washing hands before placing on gloves.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees on cook line switching between raw beef and raw chicken and then ready to eat food items without washing hands and changing gloves.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of milk in front counter reach in cooler from previous day with no date marking.
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on cook line with debris build up.
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 installed service counter with hand scooped ice cream and no hand wash sink present. Cook line altered from previous layout including hand wash sinks previously in establishment and on previous existing plans no longer present. The only hand wash sink present for cook line is by ware washing three compartment sink.
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 any food handler training for establishment.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to steam well.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf by three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid to grease receptacle open.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce on shelf over ready to eat cut cabbage for coleslaw.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop heads stored on ground of utility closet.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table of cook line and on in use prep table for forming beef patties.
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2025Call 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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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. When three compartment sink is drained fully wastewater comes back through floor drain. Per operator plumber already called for maintenance and can drain the sink at intervals to prevent back up. Inspector had operator run sink once drained and no backup observed from floor drain.
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. When three compartment sink is drained fully wastewater comes back through floor drain. Per operator plumber already called for maintenance and can drain the sink at intervals to prevent back up. Inspector had operator run sink once drained and no backup observed from floor drain.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles of window and table cleaner stored over condiment caddy at host stand, employee relocated the chemical spray bottles.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line with build up of food residue staining. Operator has been bleaching the cutting boards.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handling employee present, hired over 60 days with no proof of food handler training.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at pass through window. Operator relocated the employee beverage.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored in salad bar cooler over food for customers. Relocated to bottom shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Missing handle to reach in freezer. Walk in cooler door gasket separated, operator working on replacing. Walk in freezer has ice build up on floor under compressor. Operator in the process of repairing.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old stickers on clean containers. Operator has ordered dissolvable stickers.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink for cook line leaks when hot water faucet turned off. Operator has called plumber.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sausage and ham in zip lock bags inside the walk in cooler missing date marking from 9/17. Operator placed date label on bags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line flip top reach in cooler with food debris residue staining.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling over walk in freezer has leak when raining.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf of the prep area, clean containers stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gasket separated.
Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler jug of pickles stored on the floor and in the walk in freezer box of frozen soup on the floor. Operator relocated the jug of pickles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of grease under flat top grill of the cook line. Flip top reach in cooler door gasket with mold like substance spots at the top corner.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On the shelf of prep area, clean containers with old date labels attached.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open and dumpster missing plug. Operator closed the dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Three compartment sink with leak by the faucet. Per operator repair is scheduled.
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate7 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. Server handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled phone and proceeded to handle black beans on cook line without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in cook line drawer: chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in drawer three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed item in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in kitchen warmer next to pass through window: beans (118F - Hot Holding); mashed potatoes (127F - Hot Holding). Manager stated items placed in warmer three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager began to reheat items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of sanitizer concentrate stored on kitchen ice machine. Manager removed bottle from on top of ice machine.
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of ice machine. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Walk-in cooler shelves. Soda gun in bar area.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager present with five employees working. Certified food manager arrived during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle stored in wait station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop flour from container on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Plastic bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager placed pickles on shelf.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall next to cook line missing tiles. Hole in wall next to kitchen ice machine.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor in bar area. Manager placed bucket on shelf.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cup lids stored on floor in dry storage room. Aluminum pans not stored inverted in dry storage room.
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw chicken with gloved hands, then changed gloves without hand wash and handle bag of fries.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over intact beef in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Beans opened Sunday with no date mark. Also, turkey with incorrect date mark. Person in charge fixed during inspection.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink in kitchen has been removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice observed in hand wash sink in kitchen. Salad items observed in hand wash sink by salad prep.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. One manager on duty with no CFM. Also, 4 employees on duty with no CFM present.
Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. Chicken in walk in cooler not labeled as raw, are undercooked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple chemicals in spray bottle unlabeled.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing in mens restroom. Ceiling in air conditioner room with damage.
Equipment in poor repair. Door to walk in cooler with damage. Person in charge states is on order.
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.