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WINGNUTS

231 DEL PRADO BLVD S STE 8, Cape Coral FL 33990 · 239-574-7070

Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats80
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4606516
Grade history
NOV 23
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2024068508Oct 1, 2024Feb 3, 2025$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jan 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom doors not tight fitting.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 22, 2026 · Time Extended
Nov 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The managers placed changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The managers placed paper towels in paper towel dispenser.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom doors not tight fitting.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Jul 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili above prep table. The operator moved chili into stand up reach-in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table across from cook line. The cell phone was remove from prep table.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The operator removed ice scoop from ice cooler.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The operator removed open drink from cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in men's restroom.
Basic/36-64-5
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line.
Basic/12B-13-4
Oct 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 1, 2024 · Observed dishwashing machine not sanitizing. Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up refrigerator beside deep fried. The manager moved the ham into stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Oct 1, 2024 · Observed ham 47F, cheese 48F and hotdogs 47F. The operator moved the ham, cheese and hotdogs to other stand up reach-in cooler. Admin Complaint
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48F - Cold Holding) in stand up refrigerator beside deep fried. The manager moved the ham into stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
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. Printed out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. The manager posted form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The operator placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The operator filled out form during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open drink in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning
Jan 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The operator is moving raw chicken to stand up reach-in cooler across from front counter.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty container of sauce in hand washing sink beside 3 compartment sink. The empty container of sauce was removed from hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach- in cooler in kitchen ambient temperature 48F.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Set up 3 compartment sink.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken wings thawing out on floor in container.
Basic/08B-38-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in stand up reach-in cooler. The operator removed open drinks from stand up reach-in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site

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.