Wally's Southern Style BBQ
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Wally's Southern Style BBQ, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation”, which has been cited eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Wally's Southern Style BBQ's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at prep area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed residue buildup at ceiling tiles/vents at kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet containers at dish shelf due to being stacked on top of each other. Operator placed the containers on the side to allow airflow. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at cookline and Walk in Cooler.
36-02-5
70
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Observed missing floor tiles at kitchen. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed missing ceiling tiles, however, sealed with a primer, however, lifting up. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed progress being made on unsealed concrete, however, the sealant is lifting up. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
90
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Operator ordered the foodhandler training booklets. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Observed missing floor tiles at kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Cooler. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet in disrepair by leaking water at prep area handwash sink. Operator in the progress of getting a plumber for repairs. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: Operator ordered a new faucet. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
78
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip at Dish Machine. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for manual dish washing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed unable to dispense paper towels at prep area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints on employees at cookline. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed mini-container with no handle to scoop salsa at Make Table. Operator removed the mini-container with a ladle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ovens. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet in disrepair by leaking water at prep area handwash sink. Operator in the progress of getting a plumber for repairs. **Warning**
29-11-4
52
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw pork over water bottles at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the water bottles from underneath the raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinsing hands at prep sink. Educated the employee to wash hands at only designated handwash sinks.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager in Charge: Wael Dubbaneh, 07/17/2019.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon and coffee grains at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the operator on being for only handwashing.
31A-11-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen and Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's restroom door not tight fitting.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at display cooler unit at wait station. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
47
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm on test strip. Operator replaced the sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzles at soda fountain station. Operator cleaned the nozzles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at Walk in Cooler and various locations at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at back entrance to the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open cup with no lid at kitchen prep table. Educated the operator.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at prep table in kitchen. Educated the operator. Operator removed the drink from kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
52
Aug 2, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Mar 24, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the operator and employee washing his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back entrance exterior hose Bibb.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container and utensil at prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at prep area handwash sink. Operator placed additional soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at soda fountain machine. Educated the operator.
24-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at Walk in Cooler.
36-02-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid at sugar container.
14-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at prep are.
02D-01-5
33
Jan 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw sausage at Reach in Drawers at cookline. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling the sanitizer container with water at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the operator.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling at ware washing area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath shelves at Walk in Cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen and Walk in Cooler.
36-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
41
Jul 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed taking out cell phone from back pocket at prep area. Educated the employee to compliance by changing gloves and washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wally's Southern Style BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wally's Southern Style BBQ on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wally's Southern Style BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Wally's Southern Style BBQ.
How does Wally's Southern Style BBQ compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Wally's Southern Style BBQ most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Wally's Southern Style BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wally's Southern Style BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wally's Southern Style BBQ means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Wally's Southern Style BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wally's Southern Style BBQ is inspected around three times per year on average.
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