Wings of Winter Garden
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
29
Score
Inspectors have visited Wings of Winter Garden nine times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around 12 violations to closer to 15 violations.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Winter Garden average 66, so Wings of Winter Garden trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking/blanched potatoes out for 15 minutes per manager/will create l log. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored./two bottles of bleach stored in between soy sauces packets and drink cups. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./kitchen long white cutting board soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information./one employee training certificate missing date of birth/ **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle by 3 compartment sink. Blue spray bottom in dining room. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label./degreaser spray bottle by 3 compartment sink.
41-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair./two pieces in dining room near restrooms.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items./employee's backpack stored on top of soda boxes/back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease/throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor./oil cartons stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice machine air filters. Grease pump exterior with heavy grease build up/outside manager office.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues./all reach in coolers and freezers in kitchen interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored./boxes of single service items stored on floor/throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./behind 3 compartment sink and behind cook line deep fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./wet towels on multiple prep tables/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./flour bin under kitchen prep table. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
29
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Operator moved to cooler. Blu Cheese sauce (61F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs next to sliced cheese in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table" **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubber and sponge in hand washing sink. Fork in hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottle one with yellow liquid and another with pink liquid by three compartment sink. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottle on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by ice machine. Floor by cook line. Floor under three compartment sink. Floor by dry storage. Floor under reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in the kitchen in front of upright cooler and freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. .Several bottles of cooking oil on floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior reach in coolers in the kitchen Reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen All reach in coolers and freezers in back dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes with napkins on floor in dry storage. To go boxes in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in the kitchen. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep table next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two Wet wipe cloths at cook line. Operator put in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Batters in dry storage. Flour in dry storage Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and ceiling tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
23
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
27
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
41
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
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
32
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees on the cook line wearing gloves touch the prep table. **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license has expired 4/1/2023 spoke to Manager Don Kim at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked shredded lettuce 53°f stored inside reach in cooler used salad and sandwiches less than 4 hours . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer dirty operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-12-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed butter milk not date marked stored inside reach in cooler in the back prep kitchen. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Checked chicken wings are being non-continuous cooked explained to Dong Kim the correct procedure to follow. Observed time mark on the chicken wings 11am-3pm **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03C-89-4
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 written procedures for the clean up of vomit, spoke with Dong Kim given a copy of written procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Food Manager Certification expired 3/25/2018 from Prometric has 60 days to obtain. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has yellow stains left on the surface, on the reach in cooler. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink located next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink located next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and All employees employee Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 60 days to obtain Observed all employees are food handling is expired 6/2019 Hospitality Resource Supply Inc **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance on the interior of the ice machine door panel and the frame of the door. Manager cleaned at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed terrible dust and grease accumulation on the walls throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed household drill used for spiraling potatoes Located next to fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-47-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris dried inside reach in cooler and freezer in the main kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed greasy wall has dried grease on the wall throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of all equipment door gaskets also frame of reach in coolers throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
18
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wings of Winter Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wings of Winter Garden on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wings of Winter Garden?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wings of Winter Garden.
How does Wings of Winter Garden compare to other restaurants in Winter Garden?
Wings of Winter Garden most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Garden average of 66.
Has Wings of Winter Garden's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wings of Winter Garden have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wings of Winter Garden 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 of Winter Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wings of Winter Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.
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