Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

WALLY'S SOUTHERN STYLE BBQ

3591 TAMIAMI TRL, Port Charlotte, FL 33952

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Sep 16, 2025
City
Port Charlotte
County
Charlotte
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-17-5

Detail 24038238

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

36-02-5

Detail 24038237

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

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-05-5

Detail 23903510

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

36-17-5

Detail 23903508

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

36-02-5

Detail 23903509

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

29-11-4

Detail 23903507

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

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23882309

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

31B-05-4

Detail 23882302

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

53B-05-5

Detail 23882305

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

13-03-4

Detail 23882307

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraints on employees at cookline. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23882303

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles at various locations throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

10-06-5

Detail 23882306

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

22-08-4

Detail 23882310

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed residue buildup in the interior of ovens. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 23882308

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

29-11-4

Detail 23882304

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

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 23530303

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 due to sanitizer not primed. Operator primed the sanitizer to correct to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-20-4

Detail 23530297

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee rinsing hands with water. Educated the employee to compliance by washing their hands with soap. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 23530301

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ribs not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 23530298

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup in the interior of dish machine. Operator cleaned the interior of equipment. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23530302

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the handles at multiple cold holding units. Operator sanitized the handles. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23530299

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations at kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 23530300

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-11-5

Detail 23099742

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

12A-03-4

Detail 23099745

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.

53A-03-7

Detail 23099748

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.

31A-11-4

Detail 23099739

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.

16-23-4

Detail 23099747

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

32-04-4

Detail 23099741

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's restroom door not tight fitting.

36-34-5

Detail 23099744

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23099746

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at display cooler unit at wait station. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23099740

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 23099743

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

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 22514665

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

22-02-4

Detail 22514664

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

53B-14-5

Detail 22514670

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.

36-34-5

Detail 22514666

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22514669

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-12-5

Detail 22514667

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.

36-17-5

Detail 22514662

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at back entrance to the establishment. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 22514668

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine bin. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 22514663

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

Aug 2, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 22170396

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat cheese sauce. Operator removed the cheese sauce to a safe location by placing on top shelf at Walk in Cooler. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22170389

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at exterior back of establishment. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22170400

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 22170394

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at prep area.

36-34-5

Detail 22170392

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations in the kitchen.

36-03-4

Detail 22170393

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at ware washing area.

14-11-5

Detail 22170395

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at Display Cooler Unit at frontline wait station.

33-20-4

Detail 22170398

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed at back exterior of establishment.

36-24-5

Detail 22170390

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes at wall next to prep area handwash sink.

36-02-5

Detail 22170399

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at Walk in Cooler. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22170391

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at various locations throughout the establishment.

02D-01-5

Detail 22170397

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple flour containers not labeled. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 24, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 12

12A-28-4

Detail 21885348

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

29-34-4

Detail 21885357

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at back entrance exterior hose Bibb.

02C-03-5

Detail 21885350

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

11-27-4

Detail 21885352

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.

31A-09-4

Detail 21885353

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

31B-02-4

Detail 21885347

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

11-26-1

Detail 21885355

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.

31B-06-4

Detail 21885351

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

24-08-4

Detail 21885358

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at soda fountain machine. Educated the operator.

14-38-4

Detail 21885349

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid at sugar container.

36-02-5

Detail 21885354

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at Walk in Cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 21885356

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container at prep are.

Jan 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-20-5

Detail 21735531

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

11-27-4

Detail 21735527

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.

31A-11-4

Detail 21735537

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling the sanitizer container with water at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the operator.

31B-02-4

Detail 21735532

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

11-26-1

Detail 21735535

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 21735528

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 21735530

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the Dish Machine. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21735529

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling at ware washing area.

36-34-5

Detail 21735533

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 21735534

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath shelves at Walk in Cooler.

36-02-5

Detail 21735536

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen and Walk in Cooler.

Jul 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-28-4

Detail 21214489

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

02C-03-5

Detail 21214492

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

53B-14-5

Detail 21214491

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

22-20-5

Detail 21214490

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

Jan 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-02-6

Detail 20822217

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken nuggets over crab cakes at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20822222

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping cloths at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 20822221

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/ Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 20822216

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. Operator in the process of completing the Foodhandler Training Certificates.

22-20-5

Detail 20822218

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20822219

Basic - Food stored on floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 20822220

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Operator start running cold water over the food item. Corrected On-Site

Jul 31, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-20-5

Detail 20394936

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 pork at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items to the proper location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20394939

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained at Salad Station.

31A-09-4

Detail 20394941

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple containers at wait station handwash sink. Operator removed the containers. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 20394946

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/. Person in Charge at time of inspection, Lorenzo Lazaro.

53B-05-5

Detail 20394938

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.

22-20-5

Detail 20394943

Basic - Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20394945

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups at wait station next to soda fountain machine. Educated the operator. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20394940

Basic - Food stored on floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food stored off the floor. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20394937

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cookline. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 20394944

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at wait station handwash sink.

02D-01-5

Detail 20394942

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at sugar container. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site