WINGS XPRESS
1911 E BEARSS AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in the seasonings under the prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 14-45-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and water stained soiled ceiling vents in the front dining area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on the front table near the register. Observed employee beverage near the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in the flour and dry rice container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets to the walk in cooler and freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the prep table near the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
- 03C-90-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in the seasonings under the prep table. Warning
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and water stained soiled ceiling vents in the front dining area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on the front table near the register. Observed employee beverage near the cook line. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in the flour and dry rice container. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets to the walk in cooler and freezer. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the prep table near the three compartment sink. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days. Warning
- 03C-90-4:Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. 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. Observed expired employee training for all employees. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining the shelves of the walk in cooler and under the prep table on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed cardboard lining the shelves of the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents and floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front area near the exit doors. Observed soiled cardboard on the cookline, and walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front area near the exit doors. **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed a license that expired in 2014 being displayed. Manager wasn't able to provide the current license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Manager wasn't able to provide the current license. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up grease behind and in between the fryers on the cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed build up food debris on the exterior of the microwave and the liquid cheese dispenser. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed build up grease behind and in between the fryers on the cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface and ice build up. Observed ice buildup up on the pipes and the sides of the door in the walk in freezer. Observed rusted shelves in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed ice buildup up on the pipes. Observed rusted shelves in the reach in cooler on the cook line. **Time Extended**
- 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed boxes of unwashed tomatoes and lemons stored over ready to eat pre-cooked chicken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed boxes of unwashed tomatoes and lemons stored over ready to eat pre-cooked chicken. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handle being used to scoop seasonings under the prep table next to the cook line. Observed a bowl being used to scoop items in the flip top unit. Employee removed the bowl in the flip top unit. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining the shelves of the walk in cooler and under the prep table on the cook line. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents and floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front area near the exit doors. Observed soiled cardboard on the cookline, and walk in cooler. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed a license that expired in 2014 being displayed. Manager wasn't able to provide the current license. Warning
- 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 an employee cellphone being stored above the prep table next to cook line. Manager removed cellphone. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers in the clean dish drying rack. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the handles to the scoops in both the rice and the salt with the scoop touching the product. Employee was able to place the handles to the scoop up so that it is no longer touching the product. In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a ladle and serving spoons being stored in a container of water temping at 80F. Manager removed utensils and placed them in the dish washing area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up grease behind and in between the fryers on the cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed build up food debris on the exterior of the microwave and the liquid cheese dispenser. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed the lid. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface and ice build up. Observed ice buildup up on the pipes and the sides of the door in the walk in freezer. Observed rusted shelves in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing in containers of water. Manager stated the employee is going to add ice to the container and place in the walk in cooler. Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed boxes of unwashed tomatoes and lemons stored over ready to eat pre-cooked chicken. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of black beans that was dented on the seam in the dry storage area. Stop sale issued. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor under a flip top unit. Employee was able to eradicate, clean and sanitize the area. Manager stated that they will contact pest control. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris on the nozzle of the liquid cheese dispenser. Observed old food debris on the interior of the microwave. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed a small amount of rust on this shelves of reach in cooler located next to can opener. Observed rust on shelving located in reach in cooler across fro fryer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed Observed rust on shelving located in reach in cooler across fro fryer. **Time Extended**
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment does not have test strips for Quaternary Ammonia sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Establishment does not have test strips for Quaternary Ammonia sanitizer. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed brown in container of rice. Manager removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 cell phone charging on food preparation table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed a small amount of rust on this shelves of reach in cooler located next to can opener. Observed rust on shelving located in reach in cooler across fro fryer. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish, chicken and shrimp in reach in cooler with no cover. Manager covered all food product for protection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Operator states cooler was open for 15 mins for moving product prior to inspector's arrival. Inspector retempt product and found no change in product temperature. However, the ambient temperature inside the cooler dropped from 50F to 41F within 30 minutes. Warning
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment does not have test strips for Quaternary Ammonia sanitizer. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Employee moved the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored over three compartment sink where shrimp were on ice. Employee moved chemicals to proper place. 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. Emailed procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).