Wings & Things

4651 Babcock St Ste 3, Palm Bay, FL 32905
American
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Wings & Things stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Palm Bay restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink requires vacuum breaker on exterior of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken and missing near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest reach in freezer has torn gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Various old anchor holes in kitchen walls that require drywall patching.
36-24-5
Basic - Hood filter broken from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. On two sections causing a gap of 3" on one panel and upper section on additional panel.
14-42-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Restroom has no self closure on door.
32-17-4
67
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No back flow preventer installed on exterior mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter on ice machine has not been replaced since 9-1-2023.
29-28-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Back of kitchen nest to walk in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on drying rack stacked with wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chest freezer back of kitchen has soiled gasket. Hood filter have grease build up and require cleaning.
23-03-4
67
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several spray bottles hanging off rack with sauces. Moved to bottom shelf without food **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Warmer door has to be propped closed with stick
14-11-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from condenser in walk in cooler no splash contamination observed **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
70
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from condenser and sprinkler in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-07: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
95
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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/ all manager cards expired **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. Most employees recently expired per owner all staff being scheduled for training **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License for 2024 is displayed account is current **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ceiling tiles bulging down or out of place above fryers, above triple sink, and next to walk in cooler
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rolling rack in reach in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from condenser and sprinkler in walk in cooler
29-11-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Food stored under leaking sprinkler head. All food was covered and no signs of cross contamination. Operator moved all items to different area of fridge **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
61
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: sponges and cpl dishes in hand wash sink in kitchen upon arrival **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage over reach-in freezer
36-32-5
Basic - Lights over prep area missing the proper shield. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
78
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
78
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Unlabeled sugar at front counter. Unlabeled salt in kitchen. Operator added labels to both items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black- like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage by the beer dispenser. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs in standing water at 74F operator removed water and kept in clean dry cup. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
74
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cooks **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wings & Things last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wings & Things on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wings & Things?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wings & Things.

How does Wings & Things compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?

Wings & Things most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.

Has Wings & Things' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wings & Things have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wings & Things 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 & Things inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wings & Things is inspected around three times per year on average.