Winghouse Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Winghouse Bar and Grill, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Winghouse Bar and Grill's latest score of 74 falls below the Brandon average of 82. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Jug of sanitizer stored in prep area hand sink. Steel wool in cookline hand sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer bottle in server area. Operator placed label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open beverage on prep surface by breading station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over ready to eat items in walk in cooler. Operator arranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
74
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drinking glasses at soda fountain. Operator separated to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Operator separated to dry. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
95
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. House-made ranch dressing held at 50F in flip top cooler. Manager placed ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm. Discussed 7-day callback with operator. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 observed on wall under 3 compartment sink. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. Discussed following day callback with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of both soda gun nozzles at bar have slimy buildup **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by metal grate. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at server station. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sinks in dish and prep areas **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drinking glasses at soda fountain. Operator separated to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of takeout containers on floor inmdry storage. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over sliced tomatoes and onions in walk in cooler. Manager moved items to store properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at 2 soda gun holsters at bar **Warning**
29-17-4
35
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of citrus multi porous cleaner on cook line by sauces. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At far left hand sink on cook line. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Several lights out in kitchen
36-62-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bags of portioned sugar for tea not labeled. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed several broken tiles and missing grout, causing for standing water and food debris to accumulate in kitchen and dish
36-11-4
67
Jan 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at pick up window.
41-17-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed lids stored in soiled container in food preparation area.
24-06-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken tile on divider wall between cook line and preparation area.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on interior of door.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on plastic curtains in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
70
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishroom sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy amounts of grease in kitchen area,especially at walk in cooler door
36-73-4
86
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soap bottle in front bar sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine in serving area
23-03-4
78
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic cups stored in hand sink on service line
31A-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed dish machine missing data plate
16-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed 2 ice buckets stored on floor adjacent to ice machine
10-14-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of Togo cups stored on floor in dry storage
25-05-4
70
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline Corrected observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in bar used as a dump sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Corrected- observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of pickles stored on floor in dry storage Corrected- observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed 2 ice buckets stored on floor in front of ice machine Corrected observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris inside reachin freezer on cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food build up throughout kitchen
36-27-5
52
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken wings (120F - Hot Holding) on cookline warmer Observed employee reheat chicken wings **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stored in front of hand sink on cookline Corrected observed employee remove garbage can from hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed 2 ice buckets stored on floor in front of ice machine Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cookline reachin coolers Corrected-observed employee move to dish area **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing in service station near 2nd bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up inside reachin cooler on cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stored on clean plastic containers near walk-in cooler
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor in dry storage Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar with no label on prep table
02D-01-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Winghouse Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Winghouse Bar and Grill on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Winghouse Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Winghouse Bar and Grill.
How does Winghouse Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Winghouse Bar and Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Winghouse Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Winghouse Bar and Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Winghouse Bar and Grill 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 Winghouse Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Winghouse Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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