WINGS N THINGS CORTEZ
Cortez Road West
Florida, 34210
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles through out kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: Observed acoustic tiles through out kitchen at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in dry storage area under wire rack. Observed missing flor tiles on cook line beneath reach-in coolers and under fryers. Observed missing floor tiles under triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: Observed missing floor tiles under triple sink at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to back door and hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: Observed wall in disrepair next to back door and hand wash sink in kitchen at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of all reach in cooler with food debris and soil. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: Observed interior of all reach in cooler next to fryers soiled with food debris at the time of this inspection. **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Rylee T hired over 60 days without proof of food handlers training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: Observed Rylee T hired over 60 days without proof of food handlers training. Operator stated he has signed Rylee T up for her certified food manager training. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles through out kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches in kitchen. Approximately 2 under triple sink, 2 under handwashing sink and 2 along wall near fryer cleaner. Approximately 7 more dead roaches along wall near door way to dining room and 3 dead on lower shelf of food preparation table in kitchen with potato on it. Observed 6 semi dead roaches on sticky trap 2 door reach incooler next to fryers.1 dead in bar area behind soda syrup along wall. Approximately 3 dead in dry storage area, 1 on shelf and 2 beneath wire rack. 1 dead roaches in women's bathroom. 1 dead roaches along wall in corner next to dry storage area. **Warning**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in dry storage area under wire rack. Observed missing flor tiles on cook line beneath reach-in coolers and under fryers. Observed missing floor tiles under triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil being stored on floor. Operator moved oil to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed open grease trap lid . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to back door and hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. E- mailed copy to owner. **Warning**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids on shared garages. **Warning**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of all reach in cooler with food debris and soil. **Warning**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 4 live roach in corner near handwashing sink. 1 on hand wash sink in corner, 2 beneath hand wash sink, 1 between chemicals at hand wash sink. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food container on cook line beneath water next to foil sheets with build up of soil, food debris and grease. **Warning**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food mangers certificate. **Warning**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Rylee T hired over 60 days without proof of food handlers training. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed garbage receptacle in women's room without a closing lid.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees beverage on food prep table on cook line. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees keys and wallet on food prep table on cook line. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles on cook line at fryers . Under triple sink in kitchen and in back dry storage area under wire shelf.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of buns on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved buns to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
- 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed open grease trap lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door without a self closer. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in back dry storage area open box of pork rinds with food exposed. Operator closed bag and box. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water on floor near back door under hose. Operator stated that spray nozzle will leak when not completely shut off.
- 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Educated operator on employee health reporting agreements. Provided employee health reporting agreements to operator. Operator and employee filled out and signed agreements. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).