Wings N Things Cortez
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
50
Score
Across the available record, Wings N Things Cortez has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 30, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
“Ceiling not smooth” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 83, which Wings N Things Cortez's 50 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef at 45F in 4 drawer reach-in cooler. Operator stated they had been in and out of cooler. Operator placed ice on beef to rapidly bring down temperature. Temperature now at 40F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen next to exit. Operator replaced paper towel. **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. Observed no proof that employees health reporting agreements. Operator stated he had taken folder home that contained health reporting agreements. Provided copies of health reporting agreements to operator. Operator had employees read and sign agreements. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in under equipment in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of onion rings on the floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved case of onion rings to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to handwashing sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe under 3 compartment sink leaking.
29-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured. Operator put chain around tanks to secure them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
50
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank not secured by chain. Operator chained co2 tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles under equipment in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing floor tiles under equipment and in numerous parts of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall next to handwashing sink near exit in disrepair.
36-24-5
82
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 4 live roach in corner near handwashing sink. 1 on hand wash sink in corner, 2 beneath hand wash sink, 1 between chemicals at hand wash sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food container on cook line beneath water next to foil sheets with build up of soil, food debris and grease. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food mangers certificate. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Rylee T hired over 60 days without proof of food handlers training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles through out kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches in kitchen. Approximately 2 under triple sink, 2 under handwashing sink and 2 along wall near fryer cleaner. Approximately 7 more dead roaches along wall near door way to dining room and 3 dead on lower shelf of food preparation table in kitchen with potato on it. Observed 6 semi dead roaches on sticky trap 2 door reach incooler next to fryers.1 dead in bar area behind soda syrup along wall. Approximately 3 dead in dry storage area, 1 on shelf and 2 beneath wire rack. 1 dead roaches in women's bathroom. 1 dead roaches along wall in corner next to dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in dry storage area under wire rack. Observed missing flor tiles on cook line beneath reach-in coolers and under fryers. Observed missing floor tiles under triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil being stored on floor. Operator moved oil to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed open grease trap lid . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-29-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to back door and hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. E- mailed copy to owner. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids on shared garages. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of all reach in cooler with food debris and soil. **Warning**
22-16-4
41
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Educated operator on employee health reporting agreements. Provided employee health reporting agreements to operator. Operator and employee filled out and signed agreements. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-03-5
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
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed garbage receptacle in women's room without a closing lid.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees beverage on food prep table on cook line. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
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 employees keys and wallet on food prep table on cook line. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles on cook line at fryers . Under triple sink in kitchen and in back dry storage area under wire shelf.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of buns on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved buns to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed open grease trap lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door without a self closer. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in back dry storage area open box of pork rinds with food exposed. Operator closed bag and box. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water on floor near back door under hose. Operator stated that spray nozzle will leak when not completely shut off.
29-11-4
47
Oct 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen door with no self closer.
35B-03-4
90
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover missing underneath utility sink in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment throughout the kitchen and walk in freezer soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Approximately one foot by six inch hole in the wall above electrical panel in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor drain under utility sink in the kitchen solid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Three ceiling tiles in the kitchen damaged. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wings N Things Cortez last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wings N Things Cortez on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wings N Things Cortez?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wings N Things Cortez.
How does Wings N Things Cortez compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Wings N Things Cortez most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Wings N Things Cortez's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wings N Things Cortez have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wings N Things Cortez 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 Wings N Things Cortez inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wings N Things Cortez is inspected around two times per year on average.
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