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WINGS N ALE

4685 N UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs FL 33067 · 954.344.6644

Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1612488
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 26 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. Expired on December 1, 2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2022052554Sep 12, 2022Dec 16, 2022$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the small reach in cooler, raw chicken over cooked baked beans. Chicken was removed
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the walk in cooler, a small ramekin was stored inside the beans and was being used to dispense the food. The item was removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In the reach in freezer and ice machine room. 3 canisters not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On the cook line. Knives were corrected
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over the cook line
Basic/38-07-4
The state's own report →
Sep 19, 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 ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the triple sink, a spray bottle of degreaser was not labeled. The owner labeled the bottle
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over the cook line
Basic/38-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In the walk in cooler, the fan guards are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Mar 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink in bar area does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Very weak stream, unable to properly wash hands at the time of inspection.
Intermediate/27-19-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 26, 2025 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine by glass top reach in freezer.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 26, 2025 · Time Extended
Wall not smooth, and easily cleanable in warewashing and mop sink area. Dry wall exposed due to peeling paint.
Basic/36-30-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 26, 2025 · Time Extended
Walls soiled with accumulated grease laden vapors and food debris throughout ware washing and kitchen areas.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 26, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on December 1, 2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) and coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding) held on ice in broken flip top prep cooler for less than 2 hours. Operator moved to walk cooler to ensure proper cold holding.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food manager certification expired. Joe Scala expired on 3/4/2020. 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
Handwash sink in bar area does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Very weak stream, unable to properly wash hands at the time of inspection.
Intermediate/27-19-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine by glass top reach in freezer.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease and food debris behind kitchen cooking equipment.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Wall not smooth, and easily cleanable in warewashing and mop sink area. Dry wall exposed due to peeling paint.
Basic/36-30-4/Warning
Walls soiled with accumulated grease laden vapors and food debris throughout ware washing and kitchen areas.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cook line, hamburger (48F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the unit less than 3 hours. The owner turned down the setting of the reach in cooler to chill and cold hold the contents.
High priority/03A-02-5
Jan 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/23 Expired less than sixty days
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler on the cook line at lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding), maintenance was already called.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water in spray bottles not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler- raw bacon stored over lettuce- operator moved bacon to lower shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler- Raw Chicken wings 50F, raw bacon 50F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator placed to reach in freezer to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline- cooked wings 78F- hot holding- food left out on counter- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed under time as a Public Health control for remaking 2 hours.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At clean dish rack containers of bleach and soup stored over clean knives- operator moved chemicals to lower shelf.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk in cooler- cooked chicken wings 50F at 11:45 to 50F at 12:00 ( cooling since 9:45)- food stored in large quantity- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining 3 hours- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Basic/14-42-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler and prep counter by cookline- operator removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build of grease and debris throughout establishment.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep counter by reach in cooler- operator removed.
Basic/21-12-4/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.