Frankies Wings & Things

1981 N Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935

American

Last inspected: Jan 10, 2024

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Frankies Wings & Things has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 10, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Frankies Wings & Things's record stops at Jan 10, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited three times.

Frankies Wings & Things' latest score of 37 falls below the Melbourne average of 84. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 10, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 flying insect near soda station in wait station. 3 on make line in kitchen.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 4 mahi thawed without removing from vacuum packing.

01B-03-5

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of cheese sauce casa solana 6.69 lbs

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles have mold like substance build up.

22-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build up on ceiling tiles and light lens in kitchen area.

36-34-5

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. 4 mahi thawed without removing from vacuum packaging.

06-09-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Red cups in server station wet nesting

24-08-4

Basic - Floor drains in kitchen soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of pork and 2 other cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in between kitchen and dish pit area, covered with duct tape, duct tape not sealed.

36-24-5

Basic - Light not functioning. One light under each hood in kitchen not working.

36-62-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets next to grill are soiled with mold like substance Hood filters have grease build up.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil half size pans not stored inverted in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Aug 11, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black-like substance in the sliding doors tracks of the ice machine

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cookline accumulated dust on ceiling vents and tiles Front expo line dust on tiles **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of pickles on floor in walk in cooler Soda bag boxes on the floor in back room

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. White chest freezer holding fried exposed insulation **Repeat Violation**

14-36-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters accumulated grease Gaskets on reach in fryer cooler accumulation

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On metal pans back cookline **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-03-4

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Mac salad dated 8/18 should have discarded 8/24 Coleslaw dated 8/18 should have been discarded 8/24 Operator discarded see stop sale **Corrected On-Site**

02C-01-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Mac salad dated 8/18 should have discarded 8/24 Coleslaw dated 8/18 should have been discarded 8/24 Operator discarded see stop sale

01B-03-5

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 00ppm for sanitizer. Line had a bubble in it. Educated dish washer on how to prime machine and test it in the morning before starting to wash dishes. Retested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

16-23-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using soufflé cup to scoop salt **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and tiles above cookline accumulated dust **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in chest freezer **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. In white chest freezer **Repeat Violation**

14-36-5

Basic - Light not functioning. In hood

36-62-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at bar **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frankies Wings & Things last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frankies Wings & Things on file is from Jan 10, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Frankies Wings & Things?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Frankies Wings & Things.

How does Frankies Wings & Things compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Frankies Wings & Things most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has Frankies Wings & Things' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Frankies Wings & Things have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Frankies Wings & Things 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.

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