Wings N Things Cortez

7814 Cortez Rd, Bradenton, FL 34210 · Permanent Food Service · License 5101984

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 61 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 30, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection
2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 6 basic (4 repeats)
-19
Complaint after follow-up on Sep 30
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score61

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Jul282026

Routine inspection

9 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitSep 30, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations still not corrected:
- 1 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  Observed no proof of employee training.
  Administrative complaint
Basic4
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  More time given
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  More time given
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitJul 29, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
5 violations still not corrected:
- 1 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  More time given
Basic4
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  More time given
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  More time given
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed in the cook line make table cooler: Sliced tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding); Sliced cheese (48°F - Cold Holding); Chopped tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding). Operator the product was placed in there approximately 3hrs ago. Operator placed the product in the standing coolers.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Observed a chemical spray bottle hangin above containers of ketchup. Operator moved the bottle.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no approved training for the 5 current employees.
Basic6
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  Observed cardboard lining their dry storage shelves. Operator removed them.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  Observed their to go boxes not inverted. Operator inverted them.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
  Observed the pipe under the triple sink leaking.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Observed tiles missing under a number of equipment in the kitchen.
  Repeat violation
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  Observed holes in the wall next to the kitchen and sink.
  Repeat violation
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  Observed the incorrect ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.