WINGS XPRESS
1911 E BEARSS AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).