WINK'S OLD TOWN GRILL
451 S INDIANA AVE, Englewood FL 34223
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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/ observed all manager training expired in March 22, 2026
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile textured in cooking area of the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles water damaged in the rear kitchen area of the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several areas in the kitchen where the linoleum has peeled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in shelves in the make table in dry storage shelves are rusted.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed drain line next to ice machine is exposed and is a tripping hazard.
Jun 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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/ observed all manager training expired in March 22, 2026
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. Observed all food handlers expired 3/22/24.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile textured in cooking area of the kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles water damaged in the rear kitchen area of the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several areas in the kitchen where the linoleum has peeled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed al. Reach in gaskets soiled with debris.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in shelves in the make table in dry storage shelves are rusted.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed drain line next to ice machine is exposed and is a tripping hazard.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled on the cookline.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 12-01-2025
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front hand sink used as dump sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles of sanitizer unlabeled at front counter. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-17-2025
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water stains on ceiling tiles through out kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In large Maytag reach in cooler in back storage area.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Drain pipe exposed and elevated above floor at back prep table. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 03-17-2025
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed time not marked on shell eggs at cooks line. Employee stated eggs had been put out less then 2 hours prior and than marked time on them correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter at cooks line held at 119F. Employee stated it was melted 3 hours prior and than moved it back to grill to hold at 140F.
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tile throughout kitchen show damage and disrepair.
Floor tiles at cooks line and dishwasher area are in disrepair and missing.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed water drain pipe at prep table area exposed on floor that creates a tripping hazard and makes cleaning difficult.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over carrots and celery in reach-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair through kitchen areas.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed jugs of oil stored less than 6" off floor in storage room.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen above prep area. Repeat 10-13-23
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat 10-13-23
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under and around bottom of cooks line and and ice machine areas.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at cooks line. Repeat 10-13-23
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing throughout kitchen. Repeat 3-27-23
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat 3-27-23
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at cooks line area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, on plastic containers on clean pan rack.
Oct 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Observed dishwasher machine at 000 parts per million chlorine sanitizer.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee crack shell eggs and then remove glove and placed on new gloves.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed contain of coleslaw at cooks line open24
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Observed employee move can opener to 3 compartment sink for cleaning.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed em clean ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling tile missing throughout kitchen. Repeat 3-27-23
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat 3-27-23
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on clean pan rack.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at cooks line area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, on plastic containers on clean pan rack.
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