Wings and Burgers
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Wings and Burgers has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 27, 2025. 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 six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Operating with an expired division of hotels” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Wings and Burgers on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chef knife, sharpening stone and honer in hand wash sink in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator removed items before washing hands **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease at time of inspection
23-03-4
74
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over juice packets in reach in freezer of hall to kitchen.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish soap and utensils in handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator bought chlorine sanitizer at t8me if inspection. **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans and chicken soup in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest reach in freezer in kitchen.
14-69-4
39
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
58
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. **Repeat Violation**
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.
02C-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
67
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag stored in hand sink back kitchen area
31A-11-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Hand sink in back kitchen area
29-19-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
52
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wings and Burgers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wings and Burgers on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wings and Burgers?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wings and Burgers.
How does Wings and Burgers compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Wings and Burgers most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Wings and Burgers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wings and Burgers have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wings and Burgers 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 Wings and Burgers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wings and Burgers is inspected around three times per year on average.
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