Kickback Neighborhood Tavern

12771 W Forest Hill Blvd Ste 14A, Wellington, FL 33414
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Kickback Neighborhood Tavern has 15 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

The city-wide average for Wellington sits at 71, putting Kickback Neighborhood Tavern on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Pitted floor in bar area where stagnant water is stored. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-13: Same. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
95
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
55
Jun 25, 2025
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. In kitchen: Garlic butter identified in written procedure time marked 3pm of the day prior. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area: heavy cream (82F - Cold Holding) As per chef, stored less than 4 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. In kitchen: Garlic butter identified in written procedure time marked 3pm of the day prior. See stop sale.
03F-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. In kitchen: Chimmichurri identified in written procedure not time mark. As per operator, stored since 1pm. Operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table: On flat top grill: cheese sauce (109F - Hot Holding) As per chef, stored 30 mins. Chef reheated to 179F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed chef handle raw shrimp to remove from hand wash sink then began to handle clean fryer basket and clean utensil at grill; no hand wash. Observed chef handled dirty dishes at triple sink then began to handle of clean pot on stove; no hand wash. Chef washed hands.Advised chef to sanitize areas contaminated. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator prepared Chlorine of 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Only hand wash sink in kitchen used to store raw shrimp. Chef removed raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator provided chlorine solution of 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Raw shrimp stored in hand wash sink to thaw no longer frozen. Operator placed to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-06-5
29
Jun 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At flip top cooler unit: sliced tomatoes (53F at 3:15pm- Cooling) As per chef, cooling since 11am. Sliced tomatoes did not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Stored over stacked. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler unit: mashed potatoes (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored over 4 hours in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: At flip top cooler unit: sliced tomatoes (44F at 4:40pm- Cooling) As per chef, cooling since 11:30am. Sliced tomatoes did not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Stored over stacked. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At flip top cooler unit: sliced tomatoes (53F at 3:15pm- Cooling) As per chef, cooling since 11am. Sliced tomatoes did not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Stored over stacked. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: At flip top cooler unit: sliced tomatoes (44F at 4:40pm- Cooling) As per chef, cooling since 11:30am. Sliced tomatoes did not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Stored over stacked. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03D-06-5
74
Jun 10, 2025
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed chef handle dirty dishes at triple sink to pre rinse, handled clean walk in cooler door then retrieved clean pan from dish drying shelf; no hand wash. Advised chef to wash hands and to clean and sanitize pan. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 5 live flies flying around at bar area where 1 of 5 landed on pouring lid of alcoholic beverage. 3 flies flying around at cook line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At flip top cooler unit: sliced tomatoes (53F at 3:15pm- Cooling) As per chef, cooling since 11am. Sliced tomatoes did not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Stored over stacked. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler unit: mashed potatoes (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored over 4 hours in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler unit: mashed potatoes (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored over 4 hours in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At fryer area: French fries (72F - Cold Holding) As per chef, stored since 1 hour. Not prepped portioned today. Advised placed inside cooler to quick chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pico, cut cabbage, cut lettuce, garlic butter, chimichurri sauce, salsa not time marked. As per operator stored since 3 hours; operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At flip top cooler unit: sliced tomatoes (53F at 3:15pm- Cooling) As per chef, cooling since 11am. Sliced tomatoes did not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Stored over stacked. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At fryer area: French fries (103F - Hot Holding) As per chef, stored since 1 hour. Chef discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed chef washed at hands at triple sink. Chef washed hands at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed french fries slacking at room temperature beside cooler area; french fries no longer frozen. **Warning**
06-06-5
30
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
11 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler: Raw Oysters stored above spinach dip. Raw steak stored over mashed potatoes and cooked green beans. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 7 flies flying around at trash can near entrance of kitchen and flying around in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle cell phone then handled spoon to stir beans; no hand wash. Advised employee to wash hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At walk in cooler: meat loaf (84F at 3:25pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 11:30am. Item did not cool from 135F to 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Ranch dressing with buttermilk (48F at 3:27pm; 48F at 3:50pm- Cooling) as per operator, prepared since 11:30am; sliced tomatoes (58F at 3:28pm; 58F at 3:50pm- Cooling) as per operator, sliced at 11:45am. Tomatoes stored over stacked. Items did not cool to 41F in 4 hours. See stop sale.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on butter. Operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Ranch dressing with buttermilk (48F at 3:27pm; 48F at 3:50pm- Cooling) as per operator, prepared since 11:30am; sliced tomatoes (58F at 3:28pm; 58F at 3:50pm- Cooling) as per operator, sliced at 11:45am. Tomatoes stored over stacked. Items did not cool to 41F in 4 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored in metal pan on counter: buttermilk (68F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored over 4 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. At walk in cooler: meat loaf (84F at 3:25pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 11:30am. Item did not cool from 135F to 70F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Butter time marked from 11 am not discarded after 4 hours.
03F-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Butter time marked from 11 am not discarded after 4 hours.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touched soiled apron with gloves on then handled clean pan of meat to put in oven; no glove change. Advised employee to change gloves.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored in metal pan on counter: buttermilk (68F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored over 4 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. At batter area near fryer: butter milk (75F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored there half hour. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator discarded.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Oysters Rockefeller not identified as raw on menu. Operator corrected on laptop to print. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Clams and oysters stored without tag. Operator provided and placed with items. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Repeat Violation**
16-55-4
11
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Not in use during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Same. Manager has ordered a new dishwasher which will not be installed until the 24th of May 2024. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
16-55-4
95
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Butter not time marked **Warning**
03F-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. Emailed to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed form to operator **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator on site **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. With pink cleaning solution at triple sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Not in use during inspection. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups as scoops in dressing in flip top **Warning**
14-01-5
47
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (116F - Hot Holding) on the cooling rack on steam table ; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; operator started reheating to 165 F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded chicken over steak and pork chops on the speed rack in walk-in cooler Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. burgers (46F - Cold Holding) in drawer under the grill; As per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food moved to different cooler ; **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. fish (48-51F - Cooling)at 1:00 to 51 F at 1:15 since 11:00 in cold drawers under the grill; at this rate food will not reach 41° F or below ; food moved to different cooler; **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
55
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a sheet pan with raw shrimp stored above a sheet pan with cooked mushrooms A sheet pan with raw steaks stored above a container with cooked turkey , cooked chicken wings inside walk-in cooler. Observed a non commercially packaged with raw fish stored above containers with butter and ham stored inside reach in freezer. Operator stored properly all products inside walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Operator unable to provided signed forms. Emailed form 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. Observed containers with soup, guacamole, salsa not dated marked. Per operator products prepared and stored for approximately 28 hours. Advised operator to date mark all products **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance(windex, degreaser , cleaner) not labeled. Advised operator to labeled **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Soda boxes stored on floor on the bar area. Advised operator to stored properly at least 6" from the floor **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
61
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food( raw chicken ) to handle clean equipment and labels without washing hands. Operator washed hands. Discarded labels, and clean and sanitized equipment **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pans, sanitized bottles inside hand washing sink on bar area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at cook line. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance( sanitized )not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed partially frozen beef, shrimp and pack sauce thawing at room temperature on kitchen. Operator placed products under running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kickback Neighborhood Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kickback Neighborhood Tavern on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kickback Neighborhood Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kickback Neighborhood Tavern.

How does Kickback Neighborhood Tavern compare to other restaurants in Wellington?

Kickback Neighborhood Tavern most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Wellington average of 71.

Has Kickback Neighborhood Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kickback Neighborhood Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kickback Neighborhood Tavern 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 Kickback Neighborhood Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kickback Neighborhood Tavern is inspected around four times per year on average.