Kickin Wingz
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Kickin Wingz has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Kickin Wingz's latest score of 70 falls below the Hudson average of 84. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces: The gaskets inside both reach-in coolers in the kitchen were found soiled with a mold-like substance. The fans inside the walk-in cooler were also soiled with a mold-like substance. The operator cleaned the gaskets in the reach-in coolers. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips expired. The operator order test strips. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in the corner of the kitchen by the reach-in freezers.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor is soiled and has an accumulation of debris in the dry storage area of the kitchen, particularly under the shelving area. The operator cleaned the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface: The floor fan located on the left side of the cook line is soiled with dust and food debris.
23-03-4
70
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter in kitchen- par cooked French fries (61F - Cold Holding) out of refrigeration for 1 hour, moved back to walk in cooler - recheck 53F On table next to fryer - raw chicken wings (53/61F - Cold Holding) out of refrigeration for 1 hour, moved back to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple stained cutting boards in kitchen - repeat Soda gun nozzle in bar, operator cleaned . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On white drop plate
22-20-5
61
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in dry storage room on guard in ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-09: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready-to-eat egg rolls not in original commercially sealed package. Employee removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Housemade Ranch with Buttermilk (52F - Cold Holding) in wait station reach-in cooler across from drink station at 58F Ambient Air Temperature and frozen over. Operator removed items to place in walk-in cooler. Items had been in reach-in cooler for an hour. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in dry storage room on guard in ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
70
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on white guard. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Damage to wall in cabinet area behind the bar area to the right of the handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
90
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent droppings under bar area in cabinet to the right of the handwash sink. Items stored in the cabinet like single use creamers and cups. Operator has contacted pest control to come out and service the establishment. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on white guard. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Damage to wall in cabinet area behind the bar area to the right of the handwash sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing food on cook line. **Warning**
13-07-4
70
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw comminuted beef burgers stored over raw fish in reach-in cooler on the cook line. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in women's bathroom. Employee placed paper towels. **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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine and ice bin in bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulation of a mold-like substance in walk-in cooler and ceiling tiles soiled with grease above cook line area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dry storage area in front of ice machine, in wait station in front of mop sink, and in front of dish machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dry storage room behind racks, icemachine, and bag in the box area and in walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed toolbox stored on shelf next to bowls in wait station area.
42-03-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind three compartment sink and dishmachine and walk in cooler door.
36-27-5
47
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. next to fryer- chicken wings (54F - Cold Holding) boneless chicken (45F - Cold Holding) In 2 door cooler on cook line- raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken breast (46 F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); mixed shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Wait station single door cooler - sliced turkey (54F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (50F - Cold Holding); house made ranch (53F - Cold Holding); home made blue cheese dressing (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); diced Tom tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) 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. sliced turkey (54F - Cold Holding); sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (50F - Cold Holding); house made ranch (53F - Cold Holding); home made blue cheese dressing (53F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); diced Tom tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding) per manager on duty in cooler over night, temperatures not taken today
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board at lift top cooler Soda gun nozzle in bar soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server used hand wash sink to fill sanitizer bucket
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date on filters by ice machine
29-28-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler Fan on top of ice machine
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In walk in cooler Floor soiled in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kickin Wingz last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kickin Wingz on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kickin Wingz?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Kickin Wingz.
How does Kickin Wingz compare to other restaurants in Hudson?
Kickin Wingz most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hudson average of 84.
Has Kickin Wingz's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kickin Wingz have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kickin Wingz 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 Kickin Wingz inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kickin Wingz is inspected around three times per year on average.
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