Tasty Wings & Ramen

112 Hwy 60 E, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Tasty Wings & Ramen has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

That's lower than the typical Lake Wales restaurant, which scores around 90. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stowed over ready to eat sauces and walk-in cooler..
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. observe small container of cooked pasta and walking cooler prepared two days ago.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at entry to kitchen, employee replenished paper towels.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in large rice bin, employee removed bowl from rice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed milk cook on cook Lane no hair restrain male employee put on hat.. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed and walk-in cooler and then walk-in freezer..
08B-38-4
61
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Marlboro cigarettes stored on seasonings, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat cooked shrimp in walk in cooler Operator removed raw shell eggs from over cooked shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at drink dispenser in dining room **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cloths stored in hand washing sink, operator removed clothes of hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink one by front entrance of the kitchen. Operator replaced soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. One employee training expired 2025
53B-14-5
50
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice Shute at soda dispenser in dining room Operator cleaned and sanitized ice chute with sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator was able to dispense paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in rice bucket. Operator disposed of plastic single use container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between wall and three compartment sink Operator removed knives **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
67
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over garlic halves. Operator removed raw shell eggs from location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler and freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dining room area soda dispenser panel outside.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle for hot water at handwashing sink one as you enter the kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation one of the three cooks. Cook placed on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl on cook line in rice. Operator removed bowl container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
67
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine ice chute in dining room area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer
08B-38-4
86
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed carrots in walk-in cooler. Operator removed raw shells from over unwashed carrots. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over soy sauce in the walk-in cooler. Raw chicken removed to another area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood vents on the side closer to the kitchen entrance.
36-50-4
61
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. By three compartment sink a bottle of Raid.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw Shell over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored next to ketchup at front counter. The items were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One light out on cook-line near hood vents.
36-62-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Areas: in the back kitchen, walk-in cooler, and walk-in freezer. Items were removed from back kitchen and walk-in cooler. Corrected on site. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood vents on Cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service lids on the floor next to the walk-in cooler. Employee removed the item from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs removed from door handles on fryers on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
50
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs over over unwashed produce. Employee moved produce away from raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of windex near single service cups. Employee removed windex away from single service items. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer two boxes of raw chicken.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on the floor. Employee placed single service containers off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tasty Wings & Ramen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tasty Wings & Ramen on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tasty Wings & Ramen?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tasty Wings & Ramen.

How does Tasty Wings & Ramen compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?

Tasty Wings & Ramen most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.

Has Tasty Wings & Ramen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tasty Wings & Ramen have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tasty Wings & Ramen 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 Tasty Wings & Ramen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tasty Wings & Ramen is inspected around three times per year on average.