WINGS & BOWLS
5315 E BUSCH BLVD, Temple Terrace FL 33617 · 813.777.2115
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs over beverage mix in the walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top unit on the cook line.
Food stored on floor observed flour stored on the floor in the back prep area and two cases of beverage mix on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp. Manager corrected storage.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored over raw shrimp in the reach in cooler on the cook line near the kitchen entrance. Manager was able to correct storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in the back prep area under the prep tables.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license that expired on 02/01/25 being displayed.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee backpack on the prep table in the kitchen on the cook line. Manager removed and stored correctly.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed two employee drink in the reach in cooler on the cook line above prepared salads that are sold to customers. Manager removed beverages and stored correctly.
Nov 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish washing sponges and wire cleaner in the hand washing sink on the cook line. Manager removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink on the cook line. Manager had an employee replace paper towels.
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. Manager couldn't provide any proof of employee training.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone on the prep table. Manager removed cell phone.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in a missing tile on the cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up around the door frame and pipes with the walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs being stored on the oven door handle on the cook line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed a soiled dry cloth being used on the cook line. Manager removed cloth.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a soiled wet cloth being used on the cook line. Manager removed cloth.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over dark and bell peppers. Operator removed eggs to lower shelf.
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook handle raw shrimp then went and packaged containers of cooked rice with out changing glove and washing hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe gloved hands on towel on cook line and started cooking orders.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees handling raw fish items and then handling spatulas and tongs without washing hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: cooked chicken wings (62F - Cold Holding).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cashier rinsing blenders in hand sink by front counter. Observed cook put dirty pan and soiled can opener in hand sink on cook line. Observed containers of raw fish thawing in standing water in back prep room hand sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Penny Letson.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Currently 2 managers, 1 cashier and 2 cooks working on site
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.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Oasis Blenders drain line draining into handwash sink at front counter. Also observed employee rinsing blenders in hand sink. Discussed installing separate sink for prep/ dumping
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy available expired 2-1-2023
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.