WOLVESHEAD PIZZA & WINGS
1837 LAKEWOOD RANCH BLVD, Bradenton FL 34211 · 941-251-4028
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale on the inside of the dish machine.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed a build up of grease on the hood walls and ansul pipes.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves rusty.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale on the inside of the dish machine.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed a build up of grease on the hood walls and ansul pipes.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale on the inside of the dish machine.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed a build up of grease on the hood walls and ansul pipes.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a slime build up on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on the pizza oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hoods over the fryers with a build up of grease and beginning to drip.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented 2 cans of crushed tomatoes and 1 can of Ro-tel tomatoes. Operator discarded. It was a total of 14.5 pounds.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on the back prep table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floors under and behind the fryers and grill with a build up of grease and food debris.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on line cook when I arrived. Employee put on a hat.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without an automatic closure.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents in back kitchen beginning to rust.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed greasy build up and dripping down hood walls and collecting on the ansul pipe system over the steam table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed greasy hood filters above main the cooking line.
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.