Wausau, Washington County

KATIE'S CAFE

2184 PIONEER RD, Wausau, FL 32428

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Mar 17, 2026
City
Wausau
County
Washington
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-26-1

Detail 24446992

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. Left a copy. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 24446993

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

02D-01-5

Detail 23710461

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled large white container with clear lid containing white powdery substance. Food handler labeled container as hush puppy mix. Corrected On-Site

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23024324

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed self serve drink machine ice chute in dining area with accumulation of black mold-like substance. Observed vegetable chopper affixed to wall with accumulation of food debris.

40-06-5

Detail 23024323

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and drink stored on top of in use food prep table.

05-09-4

Detail 23024320

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer located inside of upright triple door reach in cooler.

31B-04-4

Detail 23024321

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign located in ladies restroom intended for employee and customer use.

29-49-6

Detail 23024322

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler at make table.

36-02-5

Detail 23024319

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen, dry storage, and dishwashing areas.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

41-10-4

Detail 22609180

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle and bottle of bleach on clean dish rack. Manager moved items to proper storage place. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 22219772

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22219771

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed insecticide in spray can on top of ice machine in back storage area.

Mar 23, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

51-11-4

Detail 21883833

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co tanks not secured by back hand sink in kitchen area.

42-01-4

Detail 21883834

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink not hung to dry.

Mar 9, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 21846240

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle hanging on clean dish rack improperly stored.

22-20-5

Detail 21846239

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of mold like substance in interior of ice machine.

50-09-4

Detail 21846241

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Jan 4, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-11-4

Detail 21672843

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co tank not secured by drink machine in dining area.

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 21654287

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed dry milk in bag stored on floor in back kitchen storage area.

42-01-4

Detail 21654286

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hung to dry in mop sink next to back door.

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

50-17-2

Detail 21265842

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 21265839

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle above food prep area.

53A-01-7

Detail 21265840

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21265841

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle above food prep area with no label with water like substance.

Feb 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-10-4

Detail 20844498

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser spray bottle on clean dish storage area by three compartment sink.

13-07-4

Detail 20844497

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaging in food preparation.

Nov 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20652709

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven.

36-32-5

Detail 20652711

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in the ceiling,in the back dry storage area.

50-09-4

Detail 20652710

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-73-4

Detail 20652713

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris,underneath the cooking equipment,

02D-01-5

Detail 20652712

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled,back area next to mixer.