Wingnuts
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Wingnuts has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Wingnuts' latest score of 95 sits above the Cape Coral average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom doors not tight fitting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
95
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 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. The managers placed changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The managers placed paper towels in paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom doors not tight fitting. **Warning**
32-04-4
55
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 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. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili above prep table. The operator moved chili into stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The operator removed open drink from cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table across from cook line. The cell phone was remove from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The operator removed ice scoop from ice cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
45
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in men's restroom.
36-64-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line.
12B-13-4
64
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up refrigerator beside deep fried. The manager moved the ham into stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed ham 47F, cheese 48F and hotdogs 47F. The operator moved the ham, cheese and hotdogs to other stand up reach-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed dishwashing machine not sanitizing. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
74
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up refrigerator beside deep fried. The manager moved the ham into stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **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. **Warning**
22-41-4
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The operator filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open drink in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-13-4
50
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The operator is moving raw chicken to stand up reach-in cooler across from front counter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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 - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty container of sauce in hand washing sink beside 3 compartment sink. The empty container of sauce was removed from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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 owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach- in cooler in kitchen ambient temperature 48F. **Warning**
14-74-7
55
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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. Set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator removed open drinks from stand up reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken wings thawing out on floor in container.
08B-38-4
74
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-10: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wingnuts last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wingnuts on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wingnuts?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wingnuts.
How does Wingnuts compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Wingnuts most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Wingnuts' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wingnuts have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wingnuts means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Wingnuts inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wingnuts is inspected around three times per year on average.
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