Tamarac, Broward County

WINGSTOP

5720 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac, FL 33321

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Jul 17, 2023
City
Tamarac
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jul 17, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

29-42-4

Detail 22126753

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

53A-05-6

Detail 22126754

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

22-20-5

Detail 22126759

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. Repeat Violation

13-02-4

Detail 22126757

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed female employee with ineffective hair restraint. Operator correctly restraint her hair. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22126756

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22126752

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on floor in walk-in cooler. Underneath chicken stand.

23-03-4

Detail 22126751

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of soiled residue buildup on cornstarch container.

22-16-4

Detail 22126755

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of green like substance buildup inside beverage air refrigerator.

46-01-4

Detail 22126758

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -Observed exit door block with boxes.

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

12A-27-4

Detail 22071825

High Priority - Employee handle raw chicken with bare hands and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Advised operator to properly wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22071830

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry station-chicken tenders 120 degrees F. Advised employees to reheat chicken tenders.

11-07-5

Detail 22071824

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-27-4

Detail 22071820

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22071827

Intermediate - 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.

53B-10-4

Detail 22071822

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

22-20-5

Detail 22071828

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Main kitchen Ice machine- observed mold like substance on interior of ice machine.

35B-01-4

Detail 22071826

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at Main kitchen exit door.

10-01-5

Detail 22071821

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen cold holding unit- observed handle of tongs touching ready to eat food.

51-13-4

Detail 22071823

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22071829

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Main kitchen at exit door- observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket.

Apr 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

32-12-5

Detail 21949037

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: Still observed Time Extended

35B-02-4

Detail 21949038

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area such as ice bin container ice bin holder and hand washing located beside ice bin in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: Still observed Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 21949039

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed women's toilet base with a cracked fixture. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-20: Still observed Time Extended

Apr 19, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 14Total: 22

35A-02-6

Detail 21946792

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 - 10 live flies on clean sanitized containers stored on racks above 3 compartment sink at kitchen area and flying around dry storage area. Observed 1 live fly on uncovered to go plates at cook line. Observed 1 live fly flying in dining room area. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21946793

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach at front counter on floor at pos station. Repeat Violation Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21946812

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21946796

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21946794

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cheese machine use prior day left with encrusted cheese build up on spout for cheese machine. Observed shelf stored with chicken wing sauces with old sauce on top of containers and uncovered to go containers. Operator pulled out containers started cleaning shelves. Observed old diced potatoes in potato dicer machine affixed to the Wall from yesterday 4/18 per operator. Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed cases of chicken stored in stagnant bloody water in the interior of reach in cooler. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at kitchen area. Observed mold and slime like substance on Coca Cola machine nozzle in dining room area Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21946798

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing as a dump sink. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 21946795

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21946807

Intermediate - 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. Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 21946809

Basic - Accumulation of dead , insects, or other pests, Observed 1 dead fly on reach in cooler flip top door at cook line. Observed 1 dead fly inside reach in cooler at cook line. Observed 1 dead fly on top of paper towel stored at cook line. Observed approximately 20 or more dead flies in light shields at POS station . Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21946808

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease dripping from hoods , dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning

32-12-5

Detail 21946801

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21946791

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Warning

10-06-5

Detail 21946797

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of tongs directly touching chicken wings in standing horizon freezer in kitchen area. Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 21946804

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area such as ice bin container ice bin holder and hand washing located beside ice bin in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

51-13-4

Detail 21946799

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21946811

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface floors under fryers ,under reach in coolers soiled with heavy build up grease, food debris, old French fries. Rotten chicken wing dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Repeat Violation Warning

36-64-5

Detail 21946800

Basic - Objectionable odors in kitchen area by standing reach in horizon cooler and by fryers located at cook line.. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21946802

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 21946810

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed women's toilet base with a cracked fixture. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 21946803

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21946805

Basic - Wet mops not stored in a manner at mop sink area to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning

21-08-4

Detail 21946806

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 20, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-19-4

Detail 21652689

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee come from restroom and did not use warm water with warm water. Warning

12A-20-4

Detail 21652688

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee return from bathroom and did not use soap to wash hands. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21652684

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly flying around in dining room landing on window sill by high hairs in dining room. Observed 1 live fly flying around front counter by to go cups at front counter landing on wall by front counter.. Observed 1 live fly on paper towel dispenser located next to standing reach in horizon cooler with poultry stored inside cooler. Observed 1 live fly on wall by guest table in dining area. Observed 1 live fly flying around self serve soda machine located around in dining room. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21652686

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dicer affixed to wall over 3 compartment sink with build up rust and mold like substance. Observed self serve soda machine in dining room with build up mold like substance. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 21652683

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 5 dead flies in the crevice of standing reach in wing stop soda cooler sliding door located at front counter. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

23-24-4

Detail 21652691

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets and door handles on equipment door handles with build up mold like substance. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21652685

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floors behind fryers, reach in cooler, walk-in cooler and freezer with build up grease, mold like substance and grease build up. Repeat Violation Warning

36-64-5

Detail 21652682

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in kitchen area by standing poultry cooler. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21652690

Basic - Observed Walls in kitchen area, 3 compartment sink area soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21652687

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler located in poultry cooler. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21652681

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 21186136

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hoods over fryers with built up grease and grease dripping off hoods. Observed dust build up in ceiling tiles and walls in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Time Extended

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

12A-13-4

Detail 21184376

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee portioning sauces, answered telephone, and returned to portioning sauces without washing hands. Operator had employee wash hands. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21184375

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 25 live flies or more flying around 3 compartment sink landing on walls, hand washing sink beside 3 compartment sink, boxes of unwashed potatoes in cases, and clean sanitized utensils on shelf above 3 compartment sink. Operator started cleaning walls and area hot chlorine solution and was able to kill approximately 23 flies Observed 2 live flies flying through cook line towards front counter cash area landing on glass window at POS. station. Observed 3 dead flies on window sills in dining room. Observed 3 dead flies on self serve soda fountain machine in dining room. Observed 5 dead flies on floor in dining room area. Operator had employee clean and sanitize all areas and remove all dead flies. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21184381

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed potato cutter with food buildup and mold buildup on the blade and exterior of equipment Observed self serve soda fountain ice chute in dining room with mold and food build up. Observed walk in shelves with mold build up. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21184380

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink located beside 3 compartment sink blocked with container of filter powder and cornstarch. Operator removed and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21184374

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used as a dump sink to dump ice. Operator cleaned and sanitized sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21184383

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with mold on inside and lid . Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21184382

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoop used to dispense filter powder, cornstarch and ranch dressing. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21184373

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in raw chicken door handle with built up food debris. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21184372

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hoods over fryers with built up grease and grease dripping off hoods. Observed dust build up in ceiling tiles and walls in kitchen area. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21184379

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat on prep shelf with to go soufflés cups. Operator discarded hat, clean and sanitized area. Warning

10-06-5

Detail 21184371

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of Scoop directly touching chicken wing at cook line to dispense chicken. Warning

36-64-5

Detail 21184378

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor coming from drains. Operator stated grease traps were just snaked and used hot water, chlorine solution to pour in drains. Corrective Action Taken Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21184377

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

21-08-4

Detail 21184370

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm. Warning

Dec 20, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

28-27-4

Detail 20744074

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-20: Time Extended

Oct 5, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

28-27-4

Detail 20629005

High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20629009

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on the register at the front counter area. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20629007

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cleaning utensils inside of the hand washing sink near the triple sink. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20629006

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1) Both men's and women's restroom 2) Front kitchen area Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20629004

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning

36-01-4

Detail 20629011

Basic - 1) At the cookline- Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. 2) Walk in cooler- Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20629010

Basic - 1) Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2) Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 20629008

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice bucket stored on the floor. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20629003

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation Warning

46-01-4

Detail 20629012

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed boxes blocking the back door.

Nov 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

28-27-4

Detail 20709775

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-24: Time Extended

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

28-27-4

Detail 20531979

High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground.

53B-01-5

Detail 20531974

Intermediate - 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. Certificates not filled out yet.

14-01-5

Detail 20531980

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Stored in the corn starch container.

50-09-4

Detail 20531977

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

23-03-4

Detail 20531978

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside container of corn starch.

22-16-4

Detail 20531981

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

42-01-4

Detail 20531975

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

02D-01-5

Detail 20531976

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Prep are- containers of corn starch.