ELLENTON, Manatee County

WINGHOUSE BAR AND GRILL

2015 60 AVE E, ELLENTON, FL 34222

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Jan 25, 2024
City
ELLENTON
County
Manatee
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22592946

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken at 54F in countertop cooler. Operator stated had been in cooler less than one hour. Operator added more ice to chill chicken.

29-34-4

Detail 22592947

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer on mop sink Y with hose attached.

22-02-4

Detail 22592943

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade and housing soiled and heavy residue buildup.

36-51-4

Detail 22592945

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed inside of walk in cooler door plate rusted and torn. Bottom of exterior walk in cooler door not attached.

14-09-4

Detail 22592949

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on flip top reach in heavily grooved. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22592944

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood vents. Observed heavily soiled dish racks.

14-12-4

Detail 22592948

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed can opener base rusted.

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 22302368

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans of Stanislavsky marinara sauce on dry storage shelf. Operator removed from shelf. Corrective Action Taken

22-49-4

Detail 22302363

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher sanitizing at 25ppm. Operator set up three part sink with quanternary sanitizer. Sanitizer tested at 200ppm. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22302362

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings under heat lamp at 97F. Heat lamp had wires cut and is not working. Operator said wings had been under heat lamp less than one hour. Wings were moved to oven and held at proper hot holding temperature. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22302373

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. Observed some employees without written plan in place.

22-20-5

Detail 22302365

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy buildup interior of ice machine.

14-09-4

Detail 22302364

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting boards on flip top reach in coolers.

12B-04-4

Detail 22302369

Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee drink on cutting board of reach in cooler. Employee moved drink. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 22302366

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open cup of ice water in food prep area. Instructed employee on proper drink containers.

24-08-4

Detail 22302361

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pas on dish room shelf.

14-12-4

Detail 22302367

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed dish racks for dish machine heavily soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 22302370

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dish machine area soiled with black buildup.

02D-01-5

Detail 22302372

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles on food line not labeled.

36-10-4

Detail 22302371

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed heavily soiled floor under fryers and flat top grill areas.

May 31, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 22027865

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker installed on Y fitting at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Observed no vacuum breaker at y fitting at mop sink. Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 22027867

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed 2 hand wash sinks with 90F water. Observed no hot water at hand wash sinks in mens and women's rest rooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Observed water temperature at 87F. Manager called plumber while at site. Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22027866

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not posted. 2022 license posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Observed 2022 business license posted. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22027864

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting boards on 2 single door flip top reach in coolers on prep line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Manager has ordered cutting boards. Time Extended

Mar 29, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 17

03B-01-6

Detail 21897354

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed one side of heat unit not holding wings at 135F. Wings temped at 118F. Operator stated they had only been in the warmer for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved wings to a different warmer where proper temperature is present. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21897359

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker installed on Y fitting at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21897360

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. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21897358

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at servers station blocked with trash bags. Operator removed bags from sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21897350

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of current certified food manager in place. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21897347

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at bar area. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21897362

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed 2 hand wash sinks with 90F water. Observed no hot water at hand wash sinks in mens and women's rest rooms. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21897361

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black slimy substance. Repeat Violation Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21897352

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed turbo chef handles heavily soiled with food debris. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21897351

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not posted. 2022 license posted. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21897355

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting boards on 2 single door flip top reach in coolers on prep line. Warning

33-15-4

Detail 21897348

Basic - Dumpster located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed trash dumpster with both lids broken and missing. Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21897357

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker plugged into turbo chef oven and on food prep table. Employee removed speaker. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21897353

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans on shelves in dish area. Observed stacked customer drink glasses at server station. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21897363

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 1 case of chicken tenders stored on the floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21897349

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris buildup interior and bottom shelf of single door reach in cooler next to oven. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21897356

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of foil steam pans stacked on floor in back hallway. Operator moved cases to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 10, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 21987077

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken breast at 54F. Operator stated chicken had only been out about 2 hours. Operator placed ice in bin and placed chicken in walk-in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 21987075

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on y fitting at mop sink. Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21987070

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips on site.

27-16-4

Detail 21987069

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handsink water temperature at 90f. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21987073

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black slimy substance top interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 21987080

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on breader station cooler. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21987071

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cook line cutting boards heavily grooved. Manager has ordered new boards. Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 21987074

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at dish machine.

40-06-5

Detail 21987072

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker on shelf above food prep. Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 21987081

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two food prep employees with no beard guards.

08B-38-4

Detail 21987076

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of pickles stored on floor in beer walk-in cooler. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

33-15-4

Detail 21987078

Basic - Garbage can/ dumpster located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed no lids on dumpster. Manager has called waste management. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21987079

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish racks heavily soiled.

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 13

29-34-4

Detail 21770278

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer on Y fitting with garden hose at mop sink. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21770286

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. No clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.

31A-09-4

Detail 21770277

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink with gallon of bleach and paper towels in it at server station. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21770279

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed build up of black substance interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21770284

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top shelf of food prep table. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21770282

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and speaker on food prep table.

24-08-4

Detail 21770281

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers on shelves by dish room.

14-11-5

Detail 21770275

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken food drawers below cooks line. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21770283

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 buckets of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler.

33-16-4

Detail 21770276

Basic - Missing dumpster lid. Observed both lids to dumpster missing. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21770285

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at front kitchen hand wash sink.

23-03-4

Detail 21770280

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed breader station table heavily soiled with grease and flour residue.

36-27-5

Detail 21770274

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in kitchen left of hand sink heavily soiled with grease and debris.

Sep 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

29-34-4

Detail 21354529

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker on y valve at mop sink.

53A-05-6

Detail 21354528

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no Certified food manager on duty when there were more than four or more food service employees on duty.

22-20-5

Detail 21354532

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris build up on interior ledge on kitchen ice machine. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21354533

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open drink on clean dish shelf. Employee moved cup. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21354530

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen employee on cook line with no hair restraint. Operator provided employee with hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21354527

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans on shelf next to dish room.

14-11-5

Detail 21354526

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed drawers below cook's line broken. Parts have not been received. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21354531

Basic - Missing dumpster lids. Both are broken and gone.

Jun 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-4

Detail 21118126

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line reach in cooler drawer in disrepair. Operator stated they are still waiting for replacement parts. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Apr 29, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-11-4

Detail 21053080

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cook line lowboy drawer in disrepair. Observed invoice for replacement ordered from the operator. Observed bar area soda gun holster missing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21053077

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under oven located on cook line and throughout the bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

33-24-4

Detail 21053082

Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. Observed one section of gate off the hinges and along the enclosure wall.

33-23-4

Detail 21053079

Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed two containers of oil outside on western side of the building on the ground. Operator stated Restaurant Technologies Incorporated will be picking them up on Monday, May 2nd, 2022. Operator stated that the oil filter system pump went bad on last Friday the 22nd.

33-15-4

Detail 21053078

Basic - Observed dumpster on the right side with two broken dumpster lids.

14-33-4

Detail 21053081

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at the bar area coolers.

Feb 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20858383

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Operator removed and cleaned. Corrected On-Site

27-24-4

Detail 20858387

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

14-11-4

Detail 20858386

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cookline lowboy drawers off the track. Operator stated that new tracks have been ordered. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 20858384

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located under server station.

23-03-4

Detail 20858385

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Observed wing warmer unit soiled with grease on tops and sides.