Wings Xpress
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Wings Xpress, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Wings Xpress' 47 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days, observed license that expired on 02/01/26.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the establishment adding an extra, small house and metal shipping container for storage outside of the establishment.
51-16-7
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. Provided a copy. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on the handles and exterior of microwave.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and head phones on the back prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on the dish drying rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop for the ice touching the product.
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided a copy to operator. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood system filters. Observed the top under of both soda dispenser machine being spiked with black residue. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface on the cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of to go cups being stored on the floor in the front service area.
25-05-4
47
Jul 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a prescription bottle being stored above the prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups with no handle being used as scoops in the seasoning containers. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee beverages being stored above the prep tables. manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons used for serving rice and beans in a container of water temping at 80F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the exterior of the fountain drink dispenser being soiled with a black mold like substance. Observed soiled gaskets on the door of the walk in cooler and freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
03C-90-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in the seasonings under the prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust and water stained soiled ceiling vents in the front dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on the front table near the register. Observed employee beverage near the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in the flour and dry rice container. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets to the walk in cooler and freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the prep table near the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
55
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface and ice build up. Observed ice buildup up on the pipes and the sides of the door in the walk in freezer. Observed rusted shelves in the reach in cooler on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed ice buildup up on the pipes. Observed rusted shelves in the reach in cooler on the cook line. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up grease behind and in between the fryers on the cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed build up food debris on the exterior of the microwave and the liquid cheese dispenser. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed build up grease behind and in between the fryers on the cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed a license that expired in 2014 being displayed. Manager wasn't able to provide the current license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Manager wasn't able to provide the current license. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents and floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front area near the exit doors. Observed soiled cardboard on the cookline, and walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front area near the exit doors. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining the shelves of the walk in cooler and under the prep table on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed cardboard lining the shelves of the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed boxes of unwashed tomatoes and lemons stored over ready to eat pre-cooked chicken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed boxes of unwashed tomatoes and lemons stored over ready to eat pre-cooked chicken. **Time Extended**
08B-17-4
74
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor under a flip top unit. Employee was able to eradicate, clean and sanitize the area. Manager stated that they will contact pest control. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a can of black beans that was dented on the seam in the dry storage area. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris on the nozzle of the liquid cheese dispenser. Observed old food debris on the interior of the microwave. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handle being used to scoop seasonings under the prep table next to the cook line. Observed a bowl being used to scoop items in the flip top unit. Employee removed the bowl in the flip top unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining the shelves of the walk in cooler and under the prep table on the cook line. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents and floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front area near the exit doors. Observed soiled cardboard on the cookline, and walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed a license that expired in 2014 being displayed. Manager wasn't able to provide the current license. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone being stored above the prep table next to cook line. Manager removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers in the clean dish drying rack. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the handles to the scoops in both the rice and the salt with the scoop touching the product. Employee was able to place the handles to the scoop up so that it is no longer touching the product. In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a ladle and serving spoons being stored in a container of water temping at 80F. Manager removed utensils and placed them in the dish washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up grease behind and in between the fryers on the cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed build up food debris on the exterior of the microwave and the liquid cheese dispenser. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface and ice build up. Observed ice buildup up on the pipes and the sides of the door in the walk in freezer. Observed rusted shelves in the reach in cooler on the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing in containers of water. Manager stated the employee is going to add ice to the container and place in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed boxes of unwashed tomatoes and lemons stored over ready to eat pre-cooked chicken. **Warning**
08B-17-4
37
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment does not have test strips for Quaternary Ammonia sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Establishment does not have test strips for Quaternary Ammonia sanitizer. **Time Extended**
16-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed a small amount of rust on this shelves of reach in cooler located next to can opener. Observed rust on shelving located in reach in cooler across fro fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed Observed rust on shelving located in reach in cooler across fro fryer. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
86
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Operator states cooler was open for 15 mins for moving product prior to inspector's arrival. Inspector retempt product and found no change in product temperature. However, the ambient temperature inside the cooler dropped from 50F to 41F within 30 minutes. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment does not have test strips for Quaternary Ammonia sanitizer. **Warning**
16-32-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed brown in container of rice. Manager removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone charging on food preparation table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed a small amount of rust on this shelves of reach in cooler located next to can opener. Observed rust on shelving located in reach in cooler across fro fryer. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish, chicken and shrimp in reach in cooler with no cover. Manager covered all food product for protection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
61
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored over three compartment sink where shrimp were on ice. Employee moved chemicals to proper place. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Employee moved the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Emailed procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
51-13-4
52
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 81F. Manager discarded water and placed utensils at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
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. Commercial processed food opened longer then 24 hours ago has no date markings in refrigerator by door.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonia,chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
16-37-1
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 operator employee health paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of black-mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid on reach in cooler is broken on cooks line.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap at bottom right hand corner of back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Raw fish stored in undrained ice inside refrigerator by back door.
08B-31-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer door handle on cooks line.
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored inside cooler by door leading out of kitchen area. Manager discarded drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust developing.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to flouring station is soiled.
36-27-5
35
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed green burn gel oncook line. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Manager remade and tested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulated black debris on press
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on cook line. Manager removed
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of flour
02D-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wings Xpress last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wings Xpress on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wings Xpress?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Wings Xpress.
How does Wings Xpress compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Wings Xpress most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Wings Xpress' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wings Xpress have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wings Xpress 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 Xpress inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wings Xpress is inspected around three times per year on average.
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