Cousin Vinnies Chicken Wings

10700 Us Hwy 441 Ste 101, Leesburg, FL 34788
American
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Cousin Vinnies Chicken Wings appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Leesburg average 75, so Cousin Vinnies Chicken Wings trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under bulk containers and side prep area.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cooler under flat grill. -Triple door glass cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Case of disposable gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Lowboy cooler gasket torn under flat grill.
14-10-4
67
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over garlic sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef over pickles. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under bulk containers. -Walk in freezer. -Under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Soda syrup box. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of bulk containers.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Piping behind fryers.
14-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
58
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Single door cooler gasket torn across three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
95
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw steak bites over garlic mushrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Beef patties 53f, Chicken 51f, Chicken dip 51f. Held over 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Beef patties 53f, Chicken 51f, Chicken dip 51f. Over 4 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Mahi partially frozen. Operator cut packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Single door cooler gasket torn across three compartment sink.
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under some tables in kitchen. -Walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Pizza oven.
22-08-4
52
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Degreaser by small oven. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Some fryer baskets.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under shelf in corner of cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Between three compartment sink and wall.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Wood by sauce bottle shelf. -Underside of shelves above prep cooler. -Under flat grill. -Exterior of bulk containers. -Walk in cooler fan covers.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Behind fryers.
14-20-4
61
Apr 9, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken dip 49f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shirt stored with sauces.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Glass door reach in cooler gasket torn.
14-10-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Pizza oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of bulk containers. -Under flat grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Covering piping.
14-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cousin Vinnies Chicken Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cousin Vinnies Chicken Wings on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cousin Vinnies Chicken Wings?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cousin Vinnies Chicken Wings.

How does Cousin Vinnies Chicken Wings compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?

Cousin Vinnies Chicken Wings most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Leesburg average of 75.

Has Cousin Vinnies Chicken Wings' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cousin Vinnies Chicken Wings have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cousin Vinnies Chicken Wings means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Cousin Vinnies Chicken Wings inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cousin Vinnies Chicken Wings is inspected around three times per year on average.