WAYNE HEAD'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN

Name: WAYNE HEAD'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN
Address: 1602 NE WALDO RD, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32609, US
Rating: 95.4

1602 NE WALDO RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609

License #1150286

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95.4 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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WAYNE HEAD'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 95.4 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 5 total violations — 5 major.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[27-16-4] 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
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink
[16-37-1] 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

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