Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

WINGHOUSE BAR + GRILL

2640 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33759

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 26, 2022
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3294122
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8171575
DBPR license6216595

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 26, 2022 12:58 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 27, 2022 3:28 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#13High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -9 small flying insects at floor drain a expo line – 1 small flying insect in kitchen – 1 small flying insect in dish washing area

#14High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. – 30 rodent droppings on floor in back storage area near walk in cooler and mop sink areas – 3 rodent droppings on floor under triple sink -60 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage area under shelves near fire sprinklers control equipment and locked liquor area -17 rodent droppings on floor along wall in dishwashing area – 20 rodent droppings on floor in center inside bar area – 10 rodent droppings on floor in take out area near office -13 rodent droppings on floor in dining area near fire exit

Intermediate 5

#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times – a pot inside cook line hand wash sink-manager removed pot -reviewed importance of hand washing and that hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. – employee using hand wash sink to fill bucket in back food prep area -reviewed with manager that hand wash sinks are for washing hands only

#17Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary used for wiping buckets **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line -manager placed paper towels in dispenser **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled hanging on hand wash sink in center bar area

Basic 12

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the kitchen areas with heavily soiled and water on floor at cook line areas under equipment along wall and walk in freezer – floor drains soiled in kitchen, dishwashing area and expo line

#2Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back kitchen area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic33-15-4

Basic – Garbage can located outside had lid open/broken.

#4Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

#5Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at center inside bar – bartender correctly stored ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line – cook relocated tongs **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at cook line – employee cleaned microwave **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – soiled exterior of microwave at cook line -employee cleaned exterior of microwave ( corrected on site) -soiled shelves in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( peppers and mushrooms ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( cut lettuce ) in walk in cooler

#10Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet at mop sink

#11Basic08B-74-1

Basic – Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry on the floor in the storage red room

#12Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry by back door – manager hung mop **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:58 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.