Inspection Report

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

7790 US HWY 19 · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 6, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Partial
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3381451
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8469153
DBPR license6213542

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 6, 2023 4:47 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 7, 2023 4:03 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority8 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical31 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#19High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee began working with food after putting on gloves with no hand wash. **Warning**

Warning
#20High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cooktop in dirty water of 143 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager cleaned water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#21High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly by hot water heater not landing on food or food contact surfaces. 2 live flies in rear chemical storage area not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**

Warning
#22High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 30 rodent droppings near water heater. Manager removed and sanitized the area. 12 rodent droppings in room with electrical panels. Manager removed and sanitized the area. 9 rodent droppings in rear chemical storage area. 16 rodent droppings in dining room along baseboards of far wall. **Warning**

Warning
#23High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In rice cooker on cook line: rice (123F – Hot Holding) Manager reheated to 211 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 8

#24Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate11-27-4

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. **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza screens have built up food debris in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#27Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels for hand wash sink next to 2 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#28Intermediate51-16-7

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/. **Warning**

Warning
#29Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning
#30Intermediate11-26-1

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. **Warning**

Warning
#31Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near 2 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 18

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine near soda boxes had mold like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by soda boxes not properly secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets above soda boxes not inverted for protection. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in rear unisex restroom of game room area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches near hot water heater. Manager removed and sanitized the area. 8 dead roaches in electrical room area. Manager removed and sanitized the area. 11 dead roaches in rear chemical storage area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nesting on soda cups by front bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-08-4

Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. No cove molding in remolded area of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Establishment is under a remodel and currently has plywood floors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to flour container next to walkin cooler is cracked. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in rear chemical storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between doors of reach-in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle in kitchen area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cutters in standing water of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen area have built up food and grease debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled next to walkin cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:34 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
4 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
3 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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 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.