Wicked Wings & Things, 8024 Alico Rd A 10-11, Ft Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WICKED WINGS & THINGS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8024 Alico Rd A 10-11, Ft Myers, FL 33912
License #: 4602857
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in food container in reach in cooler next to reach in freezer at end of cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed grease build up on under structure of the fryers and the floor on the cook line.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Observed mold on door seal for reach in freezer close to handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in cooler at end of the cook line.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observe soil build up on wall and floor behind and under cook equipment in the kitchen.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed box of shelled eggs on shelf over RTE foods and containers in walk in cooler. Box of eggs removed and placed on lower shelf while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb across from the ice machine behind building.
08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed single serve plates on shelf not inverted. Items were inverted while still present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored under dripping water line in walk in cooler.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop placed on styrofoam surface with mold like substance on back patio.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair over reach in cooler in front of wait station window.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed tomatoes and lemons in walk-in cooler with mold like substance on their surface.
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed containers of garlic and butter mix (labeled) held at room temperature. Cook placed containers of the mix in the walk in cooler to cool. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatoes and cheese in reach in cooler held at 48°F and 44°F, respectively. Cook stated the tomatoes were cut within thirty minutes and both items were moved to walk in cooler for cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed per quaternary test strip.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine along the "ceiling" of the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Rear Exit door locked during hours of operation. For reporting purposes only.
4/1/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Overused a fork in the cole slaw container. Fork was moved apron notification. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Paint flaking and hanging over cooking oil use for deep frying food products.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth left on food prep areas and counter. Informed operator mod sanitizing methods. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Observed a can of roach killer dust stored over clean plates and cups. Can relocated away from the plates and cups. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap in a plastic bag used to improvise soap dispensing.
11/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor.cutting boards in kitchen
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.back door area
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.food prep station
3/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan guards in walk-in cooler
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Between glove changes.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Cook
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground. Out back of establishment, do have a mop sink drain to dump waste water.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under prep tables in kitchen.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old buckets with used grease by grease receptacle, old mats, some garbage -- out behind establishment.
11/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. at reach-in cooler on right side of cookline
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. under fryers in cookline
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles with various colored liquids. underneath kitchen hand sink Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. wall behind sauce containers in cookline
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chili 113 F at steam table/food warmer, Corrected on Site. operator increased temperature dial, temperature now 135 F at 1:36 pm.
5/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cookline employee
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellowish liquid. cookline Corrected On Site. now labeled
11/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. near A/C air handler in back area
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar handwash sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. by walk-in cooler and back door.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. underneath cookline reach in cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. under fryers Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. fan guard missing on running blade, walk-in cooler
7/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar handwash sink
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. bar handwash sink
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar handwash sink
  • Critical - Observed employee use food thermometer to take food temperatures without first cleaning the thermometer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. fryers Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. left of hood system in cookline
2/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. small reach-in cooler in cookline Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for potentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs sitting on edge of garbage can Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handwash sink in bar, both hot and cold faucets not working Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. walk-in cooler floor has areas of worn down to bare concrete.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. under fryers Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. left of fryers in cookline
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. AC vents in cookline
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. yellowish liquid, hanging on 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Expired proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. All foodhandlers have expired certifications. Employee training is done every 3 years.
9/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin cooler in cookline
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in melted cheese, steam table.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no hot water. hot water heater problems
  • Observed food employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. kitchen
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of mold/black-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. back wall of walkin cooler, as indicated on alcohol swab.
  • Critical. Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. operator states hot water heater hasn't been working for about a week and has had it checked for problems. OSG state next unannounced inspection.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handwash sink in bar
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. outside mop sink faucets don't work
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. handwash in kitchen
  • Observed garbage on the ground. outside behind establishment
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. fryers
1/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. verbage not on new menus, no sign posted in establishment. have burgers customer request.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. bare hand contact with lettuce for customer order Corrected On Site. now gloved
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink. need quaternary ammonium
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0 ppm Corrected On Site. now at 200 ppm
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cookline
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. kitchen, items stored in sink
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. broken glass in back area, various spots.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. cookline
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. men's bathroom
8/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/11/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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