WINGS XPRESS
1911 E BEARSS AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33613
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High 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**
35A-05-4High 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**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – 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**
14-45-4Basic – 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**
36-34-5Basic – 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**
50-09-4Basic – 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**
40-06-5Basic – 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**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers in the clean dish drying rack. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – 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**
23-03-4Basic – 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**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Manager closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – 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**
06-01-5Basic – 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**
08B-17-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:30 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.