Ginos Pizza and Wings
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Ginos Pizza and Wings 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Palm Springs sits at 82, putting Ginos Pizza and Wings on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance (cleaning chemicals) improperly stored on shelf up against/touching plastic 2 liter soft drink bottles. Operator moved soft drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make top; fresh garlic in oil (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held for less than 4 hours, added to written time control procedures, applied time mark. At pizza make top; house made tomato pizza sauce (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held less than 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2025. Advised Operator to renew license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled phone then put on gloves and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator stated pizza by the slice held using 4 hour time as a public health control, time mark applied, no written procedures. Operator wrote out procedures during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
50
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added bleach to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Advised Operator to renew license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; opened package of raw comminuted beef stored over bread and cheese sticks. Operator moved raw beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Countertop dessert cooler; cheesecake (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Countertop dessert cooler; cheesecake (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. James Liberati. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (all purpose cleaner) not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
39
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink; spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. At Dining room triple door upright stainless reach in cooler; opened/plastic wrapped provolone cheese stored in unlocked cooler with no signage posted along side customer seating. Operator moved to reach double door stainless reach in cooler. Advised to lock cooler and post signage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-63-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; unwashed lettuce/tomatoes/cucumbers stored over ready to eat house made pizza sauce. Operator moved unwashed produce below sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling vents rusty and dripping on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler at cook line; feta cheese (45F - Cold Holding); garlic (45F - Cold Holding); lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); turkey (45F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding) chicken cutlets (50°f cold holding) pasta (53°F cold holding) ricotta cheese ( 50°F cold holding) cheese cake 54°F Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler over night. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler at cook line; feta cheese (45F - Cold Holding); garlic (45F - Cold Holding); lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); turkey (45F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding) chicken cutlets (50°f cold holding) pasta (53°F cold holding) ricotta cheese ( 50°F cold holding) cheese cake 54°F Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler over night. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer; bread stored in direct contact with thank you to go bags. Operator removed bread from bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then touched tongs without washing hands. Discussed with employee. Employee removed clean tongs and went to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling vents rusty and dripping on the floor in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation, both employees. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, in kitchen. **Warning**
14-69-4
47
Jun 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/manager/ Mr.James Liberati's certificate expired on 07/17/2022 **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food Banana stored with and above food in walk in cooler. Explained and manager moved it to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
86
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic thank you to go bag used to store cooked wings without any food grade liner . Explained. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mr.James Liberati's certificate expired on 07/17/2022. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. As per plans from 2017 there was hand sink in three compartment sink area. Hand sink removed. Emailed plans to operator. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Hand sink by three compartment sink removed( plans showing hand sink there ) and toilet removed from employee restroom. ( hand sink still there. ) this room is used for dry food storage. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light blue color liquid spray bottle not labeled. Explained. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - No toilet provided in bathroom. Employee restroom toilet removed. Only hand sink in employee restroom. Room used to for dry food storage.. explained and provided plan review email address to update the plans DHR.Planreview@myfloridalicense.com **Warning**
32-14-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee handling pizza dough without any hair restraint for loose head hair. Explained **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Half full red plastic glass of beverage on top shelf over pizza cooler. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small round portion cups in salt . Explained and manager removed both portion cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ginos Pizza and Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ginos Pizza and Wings on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ginos Pizza and Wings?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ginos Pizza and Wings.
How does Ginos Pizza and Wings compare to other restaurants in Palm Springs?
Ginos Pizza and Wings most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Springs average of 82.
Has Ginos Pizza and Wings' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ginos Pizza and Wings have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ginos Pizza and Wings means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ginos Pizza and Wings inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ginos Pizza and Wings is inspected around four times per year on average.
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