WAYNE HEAD'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN Health Score — Gainesville, FL

1602 NE WALDO RD, Gainesville, FL 32609

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 0
Inspected 8/18/2026
Gainesville avg 87 / 100
A
91 / 100
Excellent

2 moderate issues, 3 minor issues found

Inspected August 18, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 51% of restaurants in Gainesville. The city average ClearScore is 87 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
0
Moderate
2
Minor
3

Violations Found

  • Moderate Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Moderate Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign ×2
  • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented

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Frequently Asked Questions

WAYNE HEAD'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN received a ClearScore of 91/100 (Grade A) on its most recent inspection on August 18, 2026. 5 minor violations were noted, but no high-risk issues were found.

The most recent inspection of WAYNE HEAD'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN on August 18, 2026 found 5 violations: 0 high-risk, 2 moderate, and 3 minor. High-risk violations are the most serious category and require immediate correction under Florida law.

WAYNE HEAD'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN was last inspected on August 18, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

Based on the most recent inspection, WAYNE HEAD'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN earned a ClearScore of 91/100 (Grade A), indicating excellent food safety compliance. Only 5 minor violations were noted with no high-risk issues.

The most recent inspection found 5 violations at WAYNE HEAD'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN: 1. Non-food contact surfaces clean 2. Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign 3. Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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