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WINGHOUSE BAR AND GRILL

6515 US HWY 19, New Port Richey FL 34652 · 727-816-9464

Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats208
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6102566
Grade history
MAY 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
JAN 26
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 small flies under 3 compartment sink in bar 5 flies in dish area
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Apr 13, 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
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at hand sink by office door in kitchen at 78F
Intermediate/27-16-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 24 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate18 Basic
Show 24 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly, flying around the kitchen area. The operator tried to kill the fly.
High priority/35A-02-7
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. The employee walked into a different room while wearing single-use gloves. The employee did not remove the used gloves or wash their hands before returning to the cook line and resuming food preparation.
High priority/12A-09-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); chicken wings recheck (39F - Cold Holding). The operator moved the chicken wings to the walk in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Emailed the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The gaskets inside the reach in cooler and the reach in freezer across from the cook line soiled with mold-like substance. The divider in between the hood filters soiled with grease. The operator cleaned the gaskets in the reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. A cloth under drinking cups being stored at the bar area. The operator moved the wet cloth..
Basic/21-05-5/Corrected On-Site
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 can of Jalapeño Peppers with a dent.
Basic/08B-20-4
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach, by the carbon dioxide tank. 1 dead roach, behind the fryer basket hole on the wall. 1 dead roach, in the beer walk in cooler. 1 dead roach, by the exit door in the dining area. 1 dead roach, by the game machine in the dining area. 1 dead roach, by the golf machine in the dining area. 1 dead roach, storage closet in the the dining area. 1 roach wing, by the ATM machine. The operator swept up the dead roaches and sanitized the area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee on the cook line not wearing a beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several containers above the 3 compartment sink and several cups at the bar area wet nesting. The operator moved containers and cups to the dishwasher area to be rewashed.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. One of the drawers in the storage unit under the stove is not closing properly, one fan in the walk-in freezer is missing a cover, and another fan cover is rusted.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. The exit door and the entrance door in the dining area.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The area under the fryer basket is soiled with grease and food debris, with standing water present behind the wall.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Several boxes in the walk in freezer on the floor. The operator moved the boxes off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of microwave on the cook line has accumulation grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the interior of the microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Several lights in the kitchen not covered with a shield.
Basic/38-07-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fryer basket machine inside the cabinets are soiled with grease. The season spice containers by the chicken prep area lids and handles are soiled with food debris. The green shelving unit holding sauce bottle and cans is soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In the men's bathroom.
Basic/36-64-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several plastic and metal containers above the 3 compartment sink area with old labels on them. The operator moved the containers to the dishwashing area.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrective Action Taken
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. The outdoor mop sink has standing water and debris but is not overflowing over the curb. The restaurant is not using the outdoor mop sink and is instead using the one inside.
Basic/29-20-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. The hand sink in the kitchen by the chicken prep area has a broken pipe leaking into a bucket.
Basic/29-11-4
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 83F
High priority/12A-19-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Not observed, water temp 129 F Time Extended
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 small flies under 3 compartment sink in bar 5 flies in dish area
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · 2 small flies under 3 compartment sink in bar 2 small flies under dish machine, on wall 1 flying fly in dish room Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in dining area by bar and by exit door has mold like substance. Vents in dining area soiled with dust
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine at 0ppm, manager primmed machine now at 100pom
High priority/22-49-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 83F
High priority/12A-19-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 small flies under 3 compartment sink in bar 5 flies in dish area
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in dish area used to fill bucket
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in dining area by bar and by exit door has mold like substance. Vents in dining area soiled with dust
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1 Dead cockroach on wall by back door 1 dead cockroach on wall behind binders on shelf in prep area 5 dead cockroaches behind tank in back area Cockroaches discarded and areas have been sanitized
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in dining area and dish area
Basic/36-64-5/Warning
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on cell phone then touched clean utensils without washing hands
High priority/12A-29-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4
Feb 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

Recorded at 6615 US HWY 19, New Port Richey — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead cockroach on floor in back area 1 dead cockroach under three compartment sink Employee discarded dead cockroaches and sanitized areas
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 27, 2024 · 18 dead behind oven 1 dead inside oven 1 live crawling on wall next to ice machine Admin Complaint/Return visit Feb 29, 2024 · 10 dead in drip tray under stove, operator took all. To mop sink outside, sprayed with degreaser and hosed off . Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 27, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 27, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

Recorded at 6615 US HWY 19, New Port Richey — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead cockroach on floor in back area 1 dead cockroach under three compartment sink Employee discarded dead cockroaches and sanitized areas
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Feb 27, 2024 · 18 dead behind oven 1 dead inside oven 1 live crawling on wall next to ice machine Admin Complaint
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 27, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

Recorded at 6615 US HWY 19, New Port Richey — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pizza sauce (56F - Cold holding); sliced cheddar cheese (55F - Cold holding); blue cheese crumbles (66F - Cold holding); burgers (54F - Cold holding); raw chicken (54F - Cold holding); raw chicken (53F - Cold holding); cooked chicken wings (57F - Cold holding) in bottom of grill, items taken from walk in cooler at 39F and placed in unit 1 hour ago, manager removed all items and placed back in walk in cooler. No ambient thermometer -Buffalo chicken dip (44F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (44F - Cold Holding) in bottom of reach in cooler across from grill, manager removed items and placed in walk in cooler. Ambient thermometer reading 42F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to office is out of order
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to ice machine
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in server area
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead cockroach on floor in back area 1 dead cockroach under three compartment sink Employee discarded dead cockroaches and sanitized areas
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle, tongs removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in drawers under grill, manager placed ambient thermometer inside drawers
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from grill
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Jul 12, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

Recorded at 6615 US HWY 19, New Port Richey — this licence has since moved.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in bar area 6 fly in dish area 3 flies in bar
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Jul 12, 2023 · 3 flies in prep area 1 fly in dish area Admin Complaint
Ceiling tile missing. Large hole in ceiling above hot water heater
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit Jul 12, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.

Recorded at 6615 US HWY 19, New Port Richey — this licence has since moved.

3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in bar area 6 fly in dish area 3 flies in bar
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced cheddar cheese (53F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (50F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked ribs (44F - Cold Holding); chicken dip (45F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from Grill, manager put ice on all product sliced cheddar cheese (53F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (52F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (50F - Cold Holding) in drawers under Grill, see stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Microwave soiled Pizza oven soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling tile missing. Large hole in ceiling above hot water heater
Basic/36-36-4
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead cockroaches by side door in back 1 dead cockroach on floor next to ice machine Cockroaches discarded and areas have been sanitized
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep cooler, drink removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on shelf next to wing sauce mixing bowls, speaker removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Server cutting lemons on table in dining area by bar, server took lemons in back prep area to continue to cut
Basic/08B-48-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled behind cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door, tongs removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from Grill
Basic/29-49-6

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.