TASTY WINGS N THINGS

5675 TIMUQUANA ROAD STE 8

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 13 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10846973

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license for establishment expired June 01, 2020. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: At callback observed no change. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: Owner stated she just sent in check. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: At callback observed no change. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of certified food management certifications for this establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: At callback observed no change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: Owner stated she failed test and can not retake till 5/30 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: At callback observed no change. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of state approved food handler training for any employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: At callback observed no change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: At callback observed no change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: At callback observed no change. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no employees with signed reporting agreement. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: At callback observed no change. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: At callback observed no change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: At callback observed no change. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10847927

  • 50-07-4:High Priority - Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Observed Emergency Order of Suspension of License Closure sign covered by lemonade poster. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 5/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10844481

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches in corner under desk with microwave on top. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: At callback observed 3 dead roaches on shelf above microwave in office area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: At callback observed 1 dead roach under triple sink. 1 dead roach and egg casing under grill. Owner cleaned up bodies and discarded. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license for establishment expired June 01, 2020. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: At callback observed no change. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: Owner stated she just sent in check. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 15+ live roaches in box of chafing dishes stored on floor under shelf next to oven. 1 live roach on shelf leg next to oven. 2 live roaches under cardboard box next to dish machine. 3 live roaches on ground under rubber rug and black shelving unit under office table area next to dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: At callback observed; 2 live roaches under black mat near dish machine. 6 live roaches under white chest freezer in office area. Person in charge began cleaning and disposing of live roaches. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: At callback observed 5 live roaches behind Coca Cola reach in cooler in kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches behind silver reach in freezer in kitchen. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of certified food management certifications for this establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: At callback observed no change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: Owner stated she failed test and can not retake till 5/30 **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of state approved food handler training for any employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: At callback observed no change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: At callback observed no change. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no employees with signed reporting agreement. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: At callback observed no change. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: At callback observed no change. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10846040

  • 50-07-4:High Priority - Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Observed Emergency Order of Suspension of License Closure sign covered by personal handwritten sign. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 5/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10844329

  • 50-07-4:High Priority - Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Observed Emergency Order of Suspension of License Closure sign removed from door during emergency order callback. Inspector communicated to person in charge that sign was not to be removed until satisfactory callback inspection was conducted. Person in charge thought sign removal was approved after cleaning, but before callback. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 5/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10842574

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches in corner under desk with microwave on top. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: At callback observed 3 dead roaches on shelf above microwave in office area. Admin Complaint
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license for establishment expired June 01, 2020. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: At callback observed no change. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 15+ live roaches in box of chafing dishes stored on floor under shelf next to oven. 1 live roach on shelf leg next to oven. 2 live roaches under cardboard box next to dish machine. 3 live roaches on ground under rubber rug and black shelving unit under office table area next to dish machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: At callback observed; 2 live roaches under black mat near dish machine. 6 live roaches under white chest freezer in office area. Person in charge began cleaning and disposing of live roaches. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of certified food management certifications for this establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: At callback observed no change. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of state approved food handler training for any employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: At callback observed no change. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no employees with signed reporting agreement. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: At callback observed no change. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 5/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10753417

  • 32-09-5:Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed one functioning bathroom facility in hallway. Hallway entrance is blocked by a locked door with a sign that instructs employees to leave door locked at all times. Employee on site stated they do not let anyone use their restrooms. Inspector educated employee on the requirement to allow access to one functioning bathroom facility. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in kitchen area near hot water heater.
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed; cove molding in disrepair under hand wash sink in kitchen. Cove molding in disrepair under three compartment sink.
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle in shared restroom.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed establishment not displaying current license. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches in corner under desk with microwave on top. Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating fries on main prep table in kitchen.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed water leaking from fan unit in reach in cooler in kitchen.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up on ground under cook station. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed food stored under dripping water line in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Reach in cooler unit is dripping water into a large container which is overflowing onto food items.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs hanging on oven door handle in kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled handles on oven in kitchen. Excessive grease build up on sides and tops of fryers. Grease build up on hood filters above cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped tin foil used as a shelf cover on multiple shelves throughout kitchen.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in kitchen. Reach in cooler unit is looking from the top.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall around mop sink and under three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in wet mop bucket and unable to air dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table near fryers and not in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large unlabeled container of white powdery substance on bottom shelf of main prep table.
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed container of cooked chicken wings with temperatures of 83F stored next to three compartment sink. Employee stated wings were cooked 2.5 hours prior and are cooked in batches and placed in reach in cooler. Employee confirmed this batch was not placed in reach in cooler. Stop Sale issued. Cooked chicken wings (83F - Cooling) Warning
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed container of cooked chicken wings with temperatures of 83F stored next to three compartment sink. Employee stated wings were cooked 2.5 hours prior. Warning
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed beef stroganoff with large amounts of visible mold like substance stored on oven in kitchen. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license for establishment expired June 01, 2020. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 15+ live roaches in box of chafing dishes stored on floor under shelf next to oven. 1 live roach on shelf leg next to oven. 2 live roaches under cardboard box next to dish machine. 3 live roaches on ground under rubber rug and black shelving unit under office table area next to dish machine. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken at temperatures of 81F stored in three compartment sink. Person in charge stated raw chicken was removed from reach in cooler 20 minutes prior and returned to reach in cooler. Raw chicken (81F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02C-03-5: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 container of whipped cream with no date marking employee stated was purchased 2 days prior but was unable to determine when it was opened.
  • 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed only employee during inspection unable to answer questions about required time frames of cooking and cooling.
  • 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. Observed only employee on site during inspection unable to provide written procedure in the event of vomiting or diarrhea.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop bucket in front of, beverage dispenser and apron stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Drink dispenser caused entire hand wash sink to be covered. Employee removed items from hand wash sink and moved mop bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed beverage dispenser and apron stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed items from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of certified food management certifications for this establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-11-4:Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. Observed no person in charge at time of inspection.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of state approved food handler training for any employees. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Observed no employees with signed reporting agreement. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 3/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10796211

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 1, 2020. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: At callback observed no change to license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: At callback observed no change to license. License expired June 01, 2020. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge unable to provide any proof of any certified food managers employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: At callback person in charge stated certified food management certification exam was scheduled for later in afternoon. Extension given. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: At callback person in charge not on site and no proof of any certified food management certifications. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10753242

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 1, 2020. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: At callback observed no change to license. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge unable to provide any proof of any certified food managers employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: At callback person in charge stated certified food management certification exam was scheduled for later in afternoon. Extension given. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8791572

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on ground under hand wash sink near standing reach in cooler. Person in charge cleaned and disposed of dead roach. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; walls around fryer station soiled with grease. Floors around fryer soiled with grease. Floor under three compartment sink and hand wash sink soiled. Ceiling tiles soiled with grease throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed pair of tongs hanging on handle of oven person in charge stated was not in use. Person in charge removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; sides of fryers soiled with grease. Soiled gaskets on standing reach in cooler across from hand wash sink. Repeat Violation
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed; bottom shelf of prep table next to grill with ripped and soiled tin foil lining shelf. Food items stored on top. Bottom shelf of prep table next to standing reach in freezer with soiled tin foil lining shelf.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket with sanitizer solution person in charge stated was chlorine testing at 0ppm. Person in charge added chlorine and is now testing at 100ppm. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 1, 2020. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw comminuted beef in standing reach in freezer at kitchen entrance. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed person in charge unable to provide written procedure in the event of vomiting or diarrhea.
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge unable to provide any proof of any certified food managers employed at this location. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Person in charge stated there were new employees who were employed less than 60 days prior who have not signed their employee reporting agreement. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions.

Inspection Date: 7/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8702504

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator does not have manager certification. Operator stated she has taken the test but has no proof of completion. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: Spoke to operator on phone who stated she still needs time for trainings. Remotely providing 30 day extension. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: At callback observed person in charge with no proof of training. Extension already provided in June 2024. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator stated no employee has any proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: Spoke to operator on phone who stated she still needs time for trainings. Remotely providing 30 day extension. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: At callback person in charge mentioned only employees are new hires that had a start day of Sunday 7/14/2024. Provided Time extension. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8654847

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator does not have manager certification. Operator stated she has taken the test but has no proof of completion. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: Spoke to operator on phone who stated she still needs time for trainings. Remotely providing 30 day extension. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator stated no employee has any proof of training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-25: Spoke to operator on phone who stated she still needs time for trainings. Remotely providing 30 day extension. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8645103

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above triple sink in kitchen where water heater is located, missing ceiling tile.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator could not supply license at inspection.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers are soiled with grease and standing water.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles under fryer in kitchen are missing.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil on ground next to fryer.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pair of tongs on handle of stove in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of grease. Side of fryers have grease build up.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen area.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2020. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator does not have manager certification. Operator stated she has taken the test but has no proof of completion. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator stated no employee has any proof of training. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. One employee present, who was hired two days prior according to operator, has not been informed of responsibility. Emailed operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103.