SMITTY'S WINGS
1134 NW 6 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 · 954-760-4933
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with a large pan and ice in it. Operator removed items from handwashing sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment properly using Time as a Public Health Control but didn't have the written procedures. Inspector emailed a copy of the written procedures to operator.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the front counter area.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pans of cooked wings not date marked. Per operator, cooked 48 hours prior.
Cook line shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tile in walk in cooler with mold like build up.
Food stored on floor. Observed bagged ice stored directly on the walk-in freezer floor.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed buildup of up of grease on hood and walls.
Ice machine in disrepair. Lid is cracked and held on with duct tape.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign missing in Ladies restroom.
Shelves in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed buildup of food debris on shelves.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 400 ppm Quaternary. Operator corrected to 200 ppm.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at front counter blocked with spray bottles of chemicals. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles and inside of cooler doors on cook line with build up of food debris.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of cook line flip top cooler. Operator relocated.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at kitchen hand washing sink. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of cooked wings from 48 hours prior ( per operator )with no date marks.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup on cooler doors, gaskets, and handles.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Hood ventilation system inadequate cleaned as evidenced by grease accumulation.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in any cold holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed building up on 3 compartment sink and spray nozzle.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food containers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on kitchen walls in rear of kitchen.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaners and lubricants stored above sanitized sink at 3 compartment sink area. Operator relocated to chemical supply shelf.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at cook line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line between shelf and wall. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and stored properly.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All refrigeration must have an ambient thermometer.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on counter at cook line. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket.
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface ( soda nozzles at soda tower) soiled with mold-like substance or slime.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment doors and door handles.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris build up in walk-in cooler under shelves.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover at sauce station, center of cook line.
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