WAYNE HEAD SOUTHERN KITCHEN
1602 NE WALDO RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32609
License #1150353
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →WAYNE HEAD SOUTHERN KITCHEN in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 92.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 13 total violations — 1 critical, 4 major, 8 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle located directly on soil with no proper pad/nonabsorbent surface
- [43-08-4] Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Toddler in cooking area next to steam table
- [33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Two reaching coolers on Cook line operate, but are not plugged in. No food is kept in either of the two reaching coolers.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in wringing device.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of grill cleaner solution stored above frying pan
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WAYNE HEAD SOUTHERN KITCHEN looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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