TASTY WINGS
2960 54TH AVE S, Saint Petersburg FL 33712 · 727-827-2076
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator time marked wings, all cooked less than 4 hours past.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024052489 | Jul 15, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 | $600 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in hand wash sink located in guest restroom. Manager provided during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container of lemon pepper seasoning not labeled. Operator labeled container.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container containing soap not labeled in warewashing area. Operator labeled container soap.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on top of reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food debris between cracks.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves with a container of sugar stored on top of cardboard in dry-storage area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in reach-in freezer and vegetables stored in walk-in cooler with food being served to the public not segregated and identified.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken in sink in warewashing area not thawing under running cold water or refrigeration. Operator placed item under running cold water.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patty in same container with cut cucumber in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator discarded cucumber.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose commenced to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker.
Cardboard used to line bottom shelf of storage table.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 0ppm. Operator added chlorine. Reading 50ppm.
Jul 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Four 6lb cans of tomato sauce are dented.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching raw chicken then don gloves without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene practices. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way.
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establish is using laundry chlorine sanitizer for warewashing. Operator went to Publix and purchased correct chlorine sanitizer.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Y-splitter with water hose connected at mop sink without vacuum breaker.
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Establishment advertises Catfish on menu board but serves Swai fish. Swai fish is stored in reach-in freezer and is located on receipts from operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal bowl stored in bowl of hand wash sink in employee restroom. Operator removed bowl.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in dry-storage room.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal food in reach-in freezer not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of table in dry-storage room in rusted.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line are soiled.
Reach-in cooler on cook line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. From dry-storage shelf items not covered. a. 50lb bag of potato starch b. 50lb bag of rice. From walk-in cooler a. Raw chicken wings not covered. Operator covered items.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar on dry-storage shelf not labeled. Operator labeled sugar.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator time marked wings, all cooked less than 4 hours past.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler handle.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Knives stored between hand washing sink and 3 compartment sink. Knives were moved.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn reach in cooler gasket.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under 3 compartment sink, under cook line, under dry stock.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled reach in cooler gasket.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop wet in mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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