Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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WINGHOUSE BAR AND GRILL

7369 ULMERTON RD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33771

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 2, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3580231
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10768362
DBPR license6212995

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 2, 2025 4:19 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 3, 2025 10:51 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#14High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen then touch single-serve gloves without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.

#15High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in kitchen near fat fryers. 2 live flies in dry-storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cooks line on wall near reach-in cooler. 1 live roach inside electrical box in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line across from flat-top grill at 3:41pm. Operator placed items in walk-in freezer at 4:20pm a. cut tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding); 37f b. shredded cheese (48F – Cold Holding) 35f **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From fat-fryer basket at 3:51pm. Operator discarded chicken. a. fried chicken (133F – Hot Holding) Discussed utilizing Time As A Public Health Control as an option. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#19Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Assistant Manager Ricky H Jr expired CFM on 12-18-2023.

#20Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored inside bowl of hand wash in bar area. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 13

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Tongs stored on electrical line on cooks line on cooks line.

#3Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing in warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor on side of reach-in cooler across from flat-top grill. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled with grease buildup behind fat-fryers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap between hood filters above flat-top grill.

#7Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

#8Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin in bar area. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic16-38-5

Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Dishmachine temp gauge is unreadable. Cloudy glass.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors across from oven. Fan guards soiled with dust in walk-in cooler.

#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler across from oven interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#12Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from flat-top grill. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink in kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:37 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.