RED WING RESTAURANT
12500 S HWY 33, Groveland FL 34736 · 321-354-4615
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach under cooking equipment
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021055766 | Sep 23, 2021 | Jan 4, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grill grates -interior of reach in coolers in back kitchen -dish rack -ice machine interior -interior of spray hose at triple sink
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead in bar area. Operator discarded and cleaned.
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in coolers in back kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. --back of 6 burner -underside of salamander has heavy residue buildup -gaskets on reach in unit across from white reach in freezer and on reach in freezer by walk in cooler -vent on air conditioning unit is dusty -exterior of ice machine has heavy lime buildup
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks and utensil racks -interior of ice machine -interior of spray hose at dish machine -dish storage shelves in dish area
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler in back prep room
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on back reach in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryer cabinet and grill -underside of salamander -gaskets on reach in cooler in prep room -speed rack in kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dish room under triple sink
Dec 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach under cooking equipment
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks and utensil racks -interior of ice machine -interior of spray hose at dish machine -dish storage shelves in dish area
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler in back prep room
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on back reach in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryer cabinet and grill -underside of salamander -gaskets on reach in cooler in prep room -speed rack in kitchen
Stored food not covered. -breaded green tomatoes in reach in freezer. Operator covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dish room under triple sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under hand sink in kitchen
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to freezer for quick cooling. Raw burger patty (47F- Cold Holding)
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw Salmon thawed in ROP packaging
Equipment in poor repair. Cracked interior of reach in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. White microwave in the kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at prep counter soiled
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cooked prime rib dated 12/14/24 in walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -by single service items at bar. Operator relocated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer in kitchen -can opener blade
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -dressing in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler in dish area -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line.
In-use ice bucket stored on soiled surface between uses. -top of ice machine. Operator placed deli paper underneath.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in coolers
Stored food not covered. -reach in freezer
Mar 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese 52f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator adjusted cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Blue cheese scoop.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in chest freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Directly on top of ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Unused oven.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 47f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Frank Shallop.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer blade guard. -Can opener blade.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in chest freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -To right of flat grill.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.