WINGS N THINGS CORTEZ
7814 CORTEZ RD, BRADENTON, FL 34210
License #5101984
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →WINGS N THINGS CORTEZ in BRADENTON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90.6 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 30, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 1 critical, 2 major, 11 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on December 30, 2025 shows 10 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe under 3 compartment sink leaking.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen next to exit. Operator replaced paper towel.
- [36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to handwashing sink.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured. Operator put chain around tanks to secure them.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of onion rings on the floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved case of onion rings to shelf.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef at 45F in 4 drawer reach-in cooler. Operator stated they had been in and out of cooler. Operator placed ice on beef to rapidly bring down temperature. Temperature now at 40F.
- [11-26-1] 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 no proof that employees health reporting agreements. Operator stated he had taken folder home that contained health reporting agreements. Provided copies of health reporting agreements to operator. Operator had employees read and sign agreements.
- [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in under equipment in kitchen.
- [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles throughout kitchen.
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