Inspection Report

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

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 7, 2022
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3302456
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8200212
DBPR license6216595

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 7, 2022 12:14 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 8, 2022 10:54 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – -Approximately 40 Live, small flying insects in food storage area near liquor cage. -Approximately 4 live flying flies at bar area in dining room.

#12High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -Approximately 12 droppings behind reach in cooler at bar across from three compartment sink. -Approximately 38 droppings under three compartment sink in back kitchen prep area. –

#13High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Lavender cleaner spray bottle, stored on prep table across from hot holding units on cooks line. Employee moved bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener on prep table in back kitchen prep area. -Interior of reach in coolers on cooks line.

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At hand wash sink in dish machine area.

#16Intermediate53B-01-5

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.

#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. -At hand wash sink across from ice machine.

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Interior of ice machine soiled.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Fry basket used to scoop sliced pickles inside walk in cooler.

#3Basic24-07-4

Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -Ice bucket stored on floor near ice machine, manager hung on wall mount upside down. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Throughout cooks line under all equipment, throughout back prep area under three compartment sink, prep tables and oven. -Drain in front of ice machine soiled. Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Under oven in back kitchen prep area. -On cooks line under pizza oven.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of microwave on cooks line soiled. -Exterior of reach in coolers, fryers, flat top and grill on cooks line soiled. -Gaskets at reach in coolers on cooks line soiled. -Metal fan on cooks line soiled.

#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -Box of oil filters and bathroom tissue stored on the floor inside water heater room inside kitchen.

#7Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink on cooks line near chicken breading station. Discussed with manager.

#8Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Bag of shrimp 34F, inside three compartment sink, thawing in standing water. Manager moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed large bag of onions stored on top shelf of speed rack inside walk in cooler, above cooked pork ribs and bowls of buffalo chicken dip. Stored food not covered. -Plastic hotel pan of raw chicken and 5 gallon bucket of sliced pickles.

#10Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -All Sanitizer buckets testing at 0ppm, self mixing Ecolab sanitizer not mixing at proper strength, manager to have Ecolab out to service equipment. Manager to hand mix quat sanitizer until Ecolab is out to fix.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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 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.