Freedom Wings

12659 Nw 17 Ave, North Miami, FL 33167
American
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2024
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Freedom Wings has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 30, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

That's lower than the typical North Miami restaurant, which scores around 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and grease under cooking equipments.
36-01-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system soiled. Hood filters soiled.
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer insulation exposed. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
21-12-4
70
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potatoes salad, green beans held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation in reach in cooler.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside hand washing sink at front counter.
16-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.grease under cooking equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer ice buildup **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
64
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.raw eggs over unwashed vegetables
08A-04-5
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris and grease under cooking equipments
36-01-4
Basic - Hood filters soiled
14-72-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler
22-16-4
43
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Mac cheese held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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. Poster was provided to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under
36-01-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on top of the stove
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall.
36-27-5
52
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed shell eggs over raw shrimps inside reach in cooler. Advised manager he corrected it **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Big six poster was provided to operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed plastic containers with floor and rice soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mac and cheese held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.observed grease under cooking equipments
36-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Freedom Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Freedom Wings on file is from Sep 30, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Freedom Wings?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Freedom Wings.

How does Freedom Wings compare to other restaurants in North Miami?

Freedom Wings most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami average of 80.

Has Freedom Wings' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Freedom Wings have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Freedom 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 Freedom Wings inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Freedom Wings is inspected around two times per year on average.