PAUL'S KITCHEN

Name: PAUL'S KITCHEN
Address: 116 N 4 AVE, WAUCHULA, FL, 33873, US
Rating: 77

116 N 4 AVE, WAUCHULA, FL 33873

License #3500237

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77 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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PAUL'S KITCHEN in WAUCHULA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 4 critical, 3 major, 7 minor.

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[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage over a pan of mix shredded cheese in the reach in cooler on cook line, owner moved sausage to bottom shelve.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand washing sink in kitchen, owner replaced.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone in food preparation in kitchen, owner moved.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door is not shutting close creating ice build up.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner and a wipe spray next to pan of flour in the kitchen, owner moved.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease.
[35B-09-4] Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen torn at side entrance door.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty dishes then handled clean dishes, educated on proper handwashing.

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