Winghouse Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
64
Score
Winghouse Bar and Grill appears in inspection records 18 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, showing up 11 times.
By comparison, the average Ellenton facility scores 78, putting Winghouse Bar and Grill on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
18
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled in the kitchen and interior of the ice bin in dining area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ceiling vents in kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floors on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under all equipment on cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles on cook line cracked, broken and missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish rack heavily soiled in dishwashing area. Observed exterior of packages of powered sugar soiled with black mold like substance. Manager voluntarily discarded items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed Fan guard on walk in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
64
Dec 30, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing manager signature and certification completion dates. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled in the kitchen and interior of the ice bin in dining area soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ceiling vents in kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed faucet handles on handwashing sink next to cook line rusted and soiled. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floors on cook line. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors under all equipment on cook line soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles on cook line cracked, broken and missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish rack heavily soiled in dishwashing area. Observed exterior of packages of powered sugar soiled with black mold like substance. Manager voluntarily discarded items. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several plastic food containers with old labels stored on the dish rack. Manager removed the container to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed Fan guard on walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
36-50-4
50
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing manager signature and dates of certification.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on back chemical shelf. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black slimy substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled over line in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small red cutting board heavily grooved and discolored.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing/ cracked throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish racks heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clear pans on dish rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in single door reach in cooler.
29-49-6
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 cordless drill and charger on back food prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall by single door reach in soiled and grease laden. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
52
May 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavily rust pitted can opener and mount. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Microwave interior of door rusted on food line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
14-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout the kitchen and the wall and ceiling above the pizza oven. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease and soiled floor under the grill. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles throughout kitchen cracked and missing. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease build up on the wall behind and under the fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-09: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
67
May 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach above the pizza oven and 1 live roach on the wall at the chicken station on the cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavily rust pitted can opener and mount.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Microwave interior of door rusted on food line. **Repeat Violation**
14-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout the kitchen and the wall and ceiling above the pizza oven.
36-34-5
Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed the hood filters missing during service.
14-72-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease and soiled floor under the grill.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several floor tiles throughout kitchen cracked and missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease build up on the wall behind and under the fryers.
36-27-5
55
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Sep 16, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed missing vent rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Work order placed to replace missing vent. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Ceiling vents ordered. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting board on cooks line. Manager ordered 2 weeks ago. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Manager has ordered cutting boards. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Manager has ordered cutting boards. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked/broken tiles adjacent to fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Observed floor tiles cracked. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed floor tiles cracked and missing. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing lite shield in back storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Observed missing lite shield in storage room. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Observed bulbs not covered, on order. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
82
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area. Missing vent in back kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Manager in process of ordering vent. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Missing vent ordered. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Manager has ordered vent. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line make station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed cutting boards heavily grooved. Manager will order. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Cutting boards ordered. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Ordered cutting boards. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed missing floor tiles throughout kitchen areas. Manager has communicated to corporate. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Observed floor tiles missing and cracked. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed missing floor tiles throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop at ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Manager has ordered ice scoop holder. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Observed ice scoop ordered. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Ice scoop holder on order. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing in dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed missing light shields. Manager in process of replacing. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Observed light shields missing. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed missing drain plug on dumpster. Manager is contacting waste management. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Dumpster plug ordered. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Drain plug ordered **Time Extended**
33-11-4
74
Aug 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training on site. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Manager has food handler training scheduled for 8/31/34. 1 time 30 day extension given. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed missing vent rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Work order placed to replace missing vent. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Manager has requested from corporate. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting board on cooks line. Manager ordered 2 weeks ago. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Manager has ordered cutting boards. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked/broken tiles adjacent to fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Observed floor tiles cracked. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop in stainless steel pan with standing water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Manager stated ice scoop ordered. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing lite shield in back storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Observed missing lite shield in storage room. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish racks heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Observed dish racks heavily soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
64
Jul 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed bar dishwasher machine at 10ppm. Instructed manager to not use until repaired. Bar ware will be washed in kitchen dish machine. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front kitchen hand sink. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training on site. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed air conditioning in building out of service. Repairs expected today or tomorrow. **Warning**
36-51-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed missing vent rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting board on cooks line. Manager ordered 2 weeks ago. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food stored in walk in cooler on top shelf. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack on rear food prep table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed 4-6 stacked wet pans on shelf in dish room. Observed customer drink cups wet stacked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several cracked/broken tiles adjacent to fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoop in stainless steel pan with standing water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing lite shield in back storage room. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish racks heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed walk-in cooler condenser unit leaking into pan on floor. Manager stated will be repaired with ac unit. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor drain by ice machine with black slimy buildup. **Warning**
36-10-4
37
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Glass washer at bar 0ppm chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Staff is using dish machine in kitchen to wash glassware until machine can be repaired. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella sticks and cooked potatoes holding at 62F. in reach in freezer on cook line. Per operator, freezer is broken and products have been in freezer over 4 hours. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Service order has been placed for visit today. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. 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 2024-06-05: Manager has ordered books for employees. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed agreements for most employees on site. Manager working on completing others. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed black slimy substance interior of ice machine. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed exterior of dish machine soiled and accumulation of debris. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed lime scale buildup up. Manager has purchased lime scale remover. **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area. Missing vent in back kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Manager in process of ordering vent. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line make station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed cutting boards heavily grooved. Manager will order. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean utensils rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed 2-3 pans wet nested. Manager working on training. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed missing floor tiles throughout kitchen areas. Manager has communicated to corporate. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop at ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Manager has ordered ice scoop holder. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing in dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed missing light shields. Manager in process of replacing. **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed missing drain plug on dumpster. Manager is contacting waste management. **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Build of grease on hood and hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed grease buildup on hood and filters. Manager is working on scheduling cleaning. **Time Extended**
36-50-4
35
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 28 violations
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. Glass washer at bar 0ppm chlorine. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook handled raw beef with gloves on, changed gloves but did not wash hands. **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee touched apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mozzarella sticks and cooked potatoes holding at 62F. in reach in freezer on cook line. Per operator, freezer is broken and products have been in freezer over 4 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella sticks and cooked potatoes holding at 62F. in reach in freezer on cook line. Per operator, freezer is broken and products have been in freezer over 4 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food dicer in back prep area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area. Missing vent in back kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line make station. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on prep table and back prep area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone, purse, and speakers on cook line and back prep area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooks wearing watches while preparing food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean utensils rack. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop at ice machine. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing in dish area. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk in cooler and dish machine racks in dish area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Build of grease on hood and hood filters. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
10
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer on mop sink Y with hose attached.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken at 54F in countertop cooler. Operator stated had been in cooler less than one hour. Operator added more ice to chill chicken.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade and housing soiled and heavy residue buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed inside of walk in cooler door plate rusted and torn. Bottom of exterior walk in cooler door not attached.
36-51-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on flip top reach in heavily grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood vents. Observed heavily soiled dish racks.
23-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed can opener base rusted.
14-12-4
55
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans of Stanislavsky marinara sauce on dry storage shelf. Operator removed from shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher sanitizing at 25ppm. Operator set up three part sink with quanternary sanitizer. Sanitizer tested at 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings under heat lamp at 97F. Heat lamp had wires cut and is not working. Operator said wings had been under heat lamp less than one hour. Wings were moved to oven and held at proper hot holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Observed some employees without written plan in place.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy buildup interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting boards on flip top reach in coolers.
14-09-4
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee drink on cutting board of reach in cooler. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-04-4
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. Observed open cup of ice water in food prep area. Instructed employee on proper drink containers.
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pas on dish room shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed dish racks for dish machine heavily soiled.
14-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dish machine area soiled with black buildup.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles on food line not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed heavily soiled floor under fryers and flat top grill areas.
36-10-4
37
May 10, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken breast at 54F. Operator stated chicken had only been out about 2 hours. Operator placed ice in bin and placed chicken in walk-in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on y fitting at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips on site.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handsink water temperature at 90f. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy substance top interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on breader station cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cook line cutting boards heavily grooved. Manager has ordered new boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at dish machine.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker on shelf above food prep. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two food prep employees with no beard guards.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of pickles stored on floor in beer walk-in cooler. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage can/ dumpster located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed no lids on dumpster. Manager has called waste management. **Repeat Violation**
33-15-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish racks heavily soiled.
23-03-4
39
Mar 29, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed one side of heat unit not holding wings at 135F. Wings temped at 118F. Operator stated they had only been in the warmer for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved wings to a different warmer where proper temperature is present. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker installed on Y fitting at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of current certified food manager in place. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at bar area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed 2 hand wash sinks with 90F water. Observed no hot water at hand wash sinks in mens and women's rest rooms. **Warning**
27-16-4
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. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at servers station blocked with trash bags. Operator removed bags from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not posted. 2022 license posted. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black slimy substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed turbo chef handles heavily soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting boards on 2 single door flip top reach in coolers on prep line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed trash dumpster with both lids broken and missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-15-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker plugged into turbo chef oven and on food prep table. Employee removed speaker. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans on shelves in dish area. Observed stacked customer drink glasses at server station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of chicken tenders stored on the floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris buildup interior and bottom shelf of single door reach in cooler next to oven. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of foil steam pans stacked on floor in back hallway. Operator moved cases to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
27
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer on Y fitting with garden hose at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
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. No clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink with gallon of bleach and paper towels in it at server station. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at front kitchen hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed breader station table heavily soiled with grease and flour residue.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in kitchen left of hand sink heavily soiled with grease and debris.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of black substance interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top shelf of food prep table. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
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 and speaker on food prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers on shelves by dish room.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken food drawers below cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 buckets of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing dumpster lid. Observed both lids to dumpster missing. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
43
Sep 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker on y valve at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no Certified food manager on duty when there were more than four or more food service employees on duty.
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris build up on interior ledge on kitchen ice machine. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open drink on clean dish shelf. Employee moved cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen employee on cook line with no hair restraint. Operator provided employee with hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans on shelf next to dish room.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawers below cook's line broken. Parts have not been received. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Missing dumpster lids. Both are broken and gone.
33-16-4
58
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 Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Winghouse Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Winghouse Bar and Grill.
How does Winghouse Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?
Winghouse Bar and Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Ellenton average of 78.
Has Winghouse Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Winghouse Bar and Grill have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the 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 five times per year on average.
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