Wingmasters
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
45
Score
Wingmasters has been inspected nine times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling not smooth”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Key West restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper method.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside handsink at kitchen. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed yellow rice and beef soup at walk in cooler held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor near hand sink at kitchen.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handsink soiled. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Reach-in freezer interior soiled located near walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Shrimp and chicken thawing with no running water. Instructed employee on proper method.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
45
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
95
Jun 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The walk-in cooler door and gaskets are in poor repair
14-11-5
74
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.observed hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: On 12/11/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.observed hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker. **Warning** **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: On 12/11/2024 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Poster was provided to operator. **Warning** **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: On 12/11/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: On 12/11/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments. **Warning* **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: On 12/11/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Warning** **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: On 12/11/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Warning** **Time Extended**
32-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: On 12/11/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: On 12/11/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall in kitchen area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: On 12/11/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-32-5
55
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.observed hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker. **Warning**
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. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under cooking equipments. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. **Warning**
32-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on wall in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5
45
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw Philly steak over case of tomatoes stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed items, and placed them correctly.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Observed no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sausage prepared 2 days before the inspection without date marked stored inside the reach in cooler,located at cooking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in the three compartment sink. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee car keys stored on top of prep table, located at cooking line. Employee removed it.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed item, and placed it correctly. Observed cases of Powerade, and Coca Cola bottles stored on the floor near the front entrance. Employee removed items, and placed them correctly. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Ice buildup in chest freezer, located near the. Walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas,
36-34-5
Basic - Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at the front counter **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
22-16-4
Basic - Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas.
36-27-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of hinge containers stored on the floor near the standing reach in freezer. Employee removed it, and placed it correctly. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted stored above the reach in cooler, located at cooking line. Employee placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
35
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: At callback violation not observed. **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 18 live roaches in the following areas: 4 live roaches at wall next to mop sink Approximately 10 live roaches inside bin at prep table that has tools and a sealed bag of sugar 1 live roach on prep table 1 live roach on floor under prep table. Operator removed plastic bin with tools and placed outside of establishment. Operator killed and discarded live roaches in prep area 2 live roaches on floor next to reach-in cooler across from grill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: At callback no change. Observed 5 live roaches in the following areas: 2 under beer cooler at bar area 2 on floor under mop sink 1 on floor under grill area. Operator killed and discarded and wiped down area **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at triple sink hangs lower than flood rim of sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: At callback no change. Time needed to repair **Time Extended**
29-37-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: At callback no change. Time needed to fill out form **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling throughout kitchen area not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: At callback no change. Time needed to replace **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in prep area and above triple sink in kitchen in disrepair **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: At callback no change. Time needed to repair **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches in the following areas: 1 dead roach in bottom of reach-in cooler across from grill. 2 on floor next to glass door reach-in cooler in kitchen. 7 dead roaches under near walk-in-cooler. Operator cleaned up dead roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: At callback no change. Observed three dead roaches in the following areas: 1 dead roaches under grill area at cook line 1 dead roach behind first fryer 1 dead roach near mop sink Operator cleaned up dead roaches **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in-cooler door and gasket of door in disrepair - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-03: At callback no change. Time needed to replace **Time Extended**
14-11-5
47
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches crawling on the wall next to the 3 compartment sink and 1 live roach on the floor of the kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed operator uses chlorine and he has test for quat.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the front counter. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the front counter. Water was running for approximately five minutes 79° F. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the employees bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the whole kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a part of the ceiling is missing in the employees bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired Oct 2022.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler . **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle..
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.Also observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at the reach in freezer at the kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the wall next to the fryer. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wingmasters last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wingmasters on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wingmasters?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wingmasters.
How does Wingmasters compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Wingmasters most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Wingmasters' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wingmasters have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wingmasters 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 Wingmasters inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wingmasters is inspected around three times per year on average.
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