438 Wings and Grill #1
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, 438 Wings and Grill #1 has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 14 violations per visit versus roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Gaskets and inside of stand up reach in refrigerator at the end of cook line soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On top of reach in freezer door in dry storage.
22-31-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Underneath hand sink at entrance of kitchen and in front of 3 compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee removed phon and purse off bulk food containers in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Chicken not at least 6 inch off the floor in walk in cooler on wood crate.
08B-47-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exit door of kitchen self closing device broken.
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee removed towels from prep table.
21-12-4
43
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. -Fanny M. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
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. -Fanny M - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -majority of ceiling tiles throughout kitchen amd storage area not designed smooth or easily cleanable - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles soiled with accusation of grease - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles broken at kitchen entry and floor mixer - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -walls at rear door peaking paint and damaged drywall - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -stand up white fridge, Freezer interior - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
61
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -3 live roaches behind 3 compartment sink located directly in kitchen -1 live roaches in kitchen crawling along floor front cook line cooler to grill -1 live roach crawling into outlet box right side of reach in freezer in kitchen **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw shrimp with raw chicken, chicken not in original package in glass front reach in freezer
08A-17-6
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. -approximately 20 mites in flour, operator discarded
35A-09-4
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. -watched employee dump soiled mop bucket directly onto ground with wildlife present
28-14-5
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. -Fanny M.
53B-02-5
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. -Fanny M
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash next to glass front reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in sugar bin under rice table
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -fridge and freezer unit next to flip top
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -majority of ceiling tiles throughout kitchen amd storage area not designed smooth or easily cleanable
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles soiled with accusation of grease
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach next to rear chest freezer in prep area **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -Rack above hand wash sink next to glass front reach in freezer
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bag stored on rack above single service items -employee bag stored on chest freezer door -phone on top of cook line cooler
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles broken at kitchen entry and floor mixer
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -walls at rear door peaking paint and damaged drywall
36-24-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -hand wash sink next to glass front reach in freezer
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -floor fan accumulation of grease amd food debris -left side of fridge and freezer unit next to flip top -cook line reach in cooler seals soiled -hood system switch and switch cover accumulation of grease amd food -exterior of all cooking equipment in kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -stand up white fridge, Freezer interior
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of sugar on rice table not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
20
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over sauces in prep cooler -Raw beef over unwashed produce. In walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by mixer
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink had food debris **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat veggies and sauce In walk in cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Freezer in hallway on way to bathroom needs to be secured/locked from customers
08B-63-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bucket of chicken thawing at room temperature. Operator immediately moved to cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of white fridge/freezer combo
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in chest freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in same container of mozzarella cheese in prep cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches on a sticky trap behind chest freezer. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In only bathroom
32-12-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour and sugar. Immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
41
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large mixer in front of sink. On cook line . **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Staff added soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar. Manager removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers
23-24-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of reach in coolers under prep tables.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk-in cooler: refried beans, chicken, pork, corn, and plantains.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large ingredient bins of sugar and flour
02D-01-5
52
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried (110F - Hot Holding) held on stove less than 4 hours. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pitcher in pot of beans in walk-in cooler. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
82
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. red beans (60F - Cooling) from yesterday - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Manager moved mixer, cleaned out hand sink and gloved hands to prepare food. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (129F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. red beans (60F - Cooling). Manager states it was cooked yesterday and placed to cool in walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mixer in front of sink. Sink with bags inside. Manager move all items. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep tables rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
14-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. To go containers on shelf over make table. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
25-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
33
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (129F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (47F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. red beans (60F - Cooling) from yesterday
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Manager moved mixer, cleaned out hand sink and gloved hands to prepare food. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. red beans (60F - Cooling). Manager states it was cooked yesterday and placed to cool in walk-in cooler.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mixer in front of sink. Sink with bags inside. Manager move all items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Provided form **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.reach in cooler
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep tables rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. To go containers on shelf over make table.
25-17-4
30
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 438 Wings and Grill #1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 438 Wings and Grill #1 on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 438 Wings and Grill #1?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 438 Wings and Grill #1.
How does 438 Wings and Grill #1 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
438 Wings and Grill #1 most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has 438 Wings and Grill #1's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at 438 Wings and Grill #1 have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at 438 Wings and Grill #1 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is 438 Wings and Grill #1 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 438 Wings and Grill #1 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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