Wine and Wood
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
52
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Wine and Wood stretching back to 2022. Wine and Wood was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Wine and Wood trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox spray on prep table next to reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to walk in cooler. Operator provided at time of inspection. **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. Opened milk and squeeze bottles in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen on reach in coolers
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Red bucket in Handwash sink next to walk in cooler.
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Limes on floor in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee opened buffalo chicken dip over food for establishment in walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
52
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
82
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Owner replaced bottle of chlorine. Retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
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 operator education packet.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test kit not used to check dishwasher.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper toes at hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink. Owner placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket by mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler. Owner removed drink and discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
45
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
95
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains and is no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink sink by dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach in cooler and wall. Chef removed knife and placed at dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
61
Oct 12, 2022
Disaster Response
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wine and Wood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wine and Wood on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wine and Wood?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wine and Wood.
How does Wine and Wood compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Wine and Wood most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Wine and Wood's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wine and Wood have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wine and Wood means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Wine and Wood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wine and Wood is inspected around two times per year on average.
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