Smitty's Wings
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
78
Score
Smitty's Wings appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles”, showing up four times.
Smitty's Wings' latest score is in line with the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
58
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at front counter blocked with spray bottles of chemicals. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles and inside of cooler doors on cook line with build up of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of cook line flip top cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at kitchen hand washing sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked wings from 48 hours prior ( per operator )with no date marks.
02C-02-5
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 - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup on cooler doors, gaskets, and handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate cleaned as evidenced by grease accumulation.
36-68-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in any cold holding unit. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed building up on 3 compartment sink and spray nozzle.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on kitchen walls in rear of kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food containers.
16-46-4
43
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaners and lubricants stored above sanitized sink at 3 compartment sink area. Operator relocated to chemical supply shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line between shelf and wall. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All refrigeration must have an ambient thermometer.
05-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on counter at cook line. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
58
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface ( soda nozzles at soda tower) soiled with mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris build up in walk-in cooler under shelves.
36-01-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at sauce station, center of cook line.
14-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment doors and door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
67
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smitty's Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smitty's Wings on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smitty's Wings?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Smitty's Wings.
How does Smitty's Wings compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Smitty's Wings most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Smitty's Wings' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Smitty's Wings have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Smitty's 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 Smitty's Wings inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Smitty's Wings is inspected around three times per year on average.
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