TENDER&WING EXPRESS
934 DIXON BLVD, Cocoa FL 32922 · 7473349999
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
MAY 24
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. (1) one live fly in kitchen area. Next unannounced routine, per supervisor on duty, R. Hicks
★ 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--2015046320 | Aug 25, 2015 | Nov 16, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 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 — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink, and both male and female bathroom need paper towels to dry hands
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler not properly stored 6 inches off the floor
Male bathroom has a lot of leaves in it. Owner is sweeping up the leaves. Out the bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, Hood Vents where Fryer are located
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Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Male bathroom
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Red fire extinguisher behind front counter
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not label glass cleaner. Owner Label bottle
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed half pack of plastic water bottles not stored 6 inches off the floor. Owner place plastic bottles 6 inches off the floor
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Red fire extinguisher at front counter meter is in the red zone
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw egg shells above unwashed produce. Owner move eggs to under unwashed produce
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cup use a scoop cooked pasta. Owner discarded the cup
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Male bathroom
Stored food not covered. For in chest reach in freezer not covered. Owner cover the raw chicken
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle not labeled water. Owner labeled the spray bottle
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Light not functioning. Observed in front counter server station 2 ceiling lights are burn out
Observed at 3 compartment sink area dry rack shelving is soiled
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed in male bathroom 1 urinal not working does have out of Order sign and black plastic bag covering it. Male bathroom does have 1 Working toilet.
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand Wash Sink in kitchen area had employee personal cup stored in the sink
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling above front counter has multiple water damage. Ceiling has tile has bulging.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed in dining room area multiple cove molding missing
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach next to reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator sweep it up and discarded.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed massive whole in wall next to walk in cooler
Observed beverage machine in dining area only use for ice. Ice dispenser inside is extremely soiled with black like substance.
Observed ceiling tile in the back of the kitchen is soiled with brown like substance
Observed unsealed concrete floor by walk in cooler door.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn soiled foil paper use as shelf cover. Needs to be discarded
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves is extremely rusted operated stated he will paint them.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed Hand Wash Sink in front of counter pipe is leaking when water is turn on and running. Operator put a bucket to catch leaking water
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Observed Hand Wash Sink in kitchen had a knife in the Hand Wash Sink. Operator corrected
Observed Hand Wash Sink in kitchen had the trash can blocking it. Operator corrected
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed ceiling in kitchen area is soiled with brown like substance
Observed drink dispenser back splash is soiled and ice dispenser is soiled with black like substance
Observed floor tile in kitchen area missing and disrepair
Observed hole in wall next to walk in cooler
Observed hood filters in kitchen area are extremely soiled with grease
Observed in male bathroom urinal out of order but the toilet is operational for guest
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. (1) one live fly in kitchen area. Next unannounced routine, per supervisor on duty, R. Hicks
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Thawed out raw chicken stored over ready to eat biscuit in reach in freezer unit back room. In walk in cooler raw pork stored over ready to eat dessert, corrected.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in cooler shelving very heavily soiled with old food debris.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back room ceiling repaired with non food grade product.
Equipment in poor repair. No handle to walk in cooler door, door gasket of walk in cooler in poor repair
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles in kitchen
Garbage can soiled. Inside trash can exterior soiled.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind table top oven, 12x12 hole in wall.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves, food cart and exterior of cooking equipment soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Kitchen / cooks line area, electrical, gas and water lines in need of cleaning
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken equipment stored in backroom, needs to be removed from site or if in working order, stored off floor.
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.