WOODYS BBQ
51 S US HWY 27, Lake Wales FL 33853
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016013259 | Mar 10, 2016 | Apr 8, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. While checking temperatures on meats in smoker,and other cook on cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer
May 11, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Banana pudding 50F Chicken Leg quarters 50F Salad-50F
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. While checking temperatures on meats in smoker,and other cook on cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned oven during inspection.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm first try, operator replaced empty bin of sanitizer. Second try 100ppm
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Used Employee apron on top of box instant pudding mix in dry storage. Operator removed from the box.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on the cook station
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in freezer and by dishwasher
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler bucket of sauce on the floor and a bucket of pickles, operator removed from the floor.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at server station by coleslaw station, employee removed scoop.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table station front
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in freezer
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Across from the drive through window Employee started cleaning during inspection
Feb 17, 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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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dish machine
Food stored on floor. Butter in walk in cooler. Operator removed from the floor.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Walk in the freezer look straight ahead.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in freezer interior/have accumulation of soil residues. Across from fryers.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dish machine
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Operator closed lid
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues by the hot holding station at front counter. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink next to dish machine. Operator replace paper towels.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized area when oven was cooled. Cook area
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned and sanitized area with soap,water,and sanitizer.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Inside walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance food debris.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Front counter. Employees cleaned and sanitized area.
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.