Groveland, Lake County

THE RED WING RESTAURANT

12500 S HWY 33, Groveland, FL 34736

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 Intermediate
Dec 19, 2025
City
Groveland
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
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.

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 24263762

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks and utensil racks -interior of ice machine -interior of spray hose at dish machine -dish storage shelves in dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 24263763

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler in back prep room - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24263765

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on back reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24263764

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24263766

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryer cabinet and grill -underside of salamander -gaskets on reach in cooler in prep room -speed rack in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: exterior sides of fryer cabinet and grill -underside of salamander -gaskets on reach in cooler in prep room Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24263767

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dish room under triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Time Extended

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

35A-05-4

Detail 24261396

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach under cooking equipment Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24261391

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks and utensil racks -interior of ice machine -interior of spray hose at dish machine -dish storage shelves in dish area

23-24-4

Detail 24261397

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler in back prep room

14-11-5

Detail 24261393

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on back reach in cooler

14-69-4

Detail 24261392

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.

23-03-4

Detail 24261395

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of fryer cabinet and grill -underside of salamander -gaskets on reach in cooler in prep room -speed rack in kitchen

08B-12-5

Detail 24261394

Basic - Stored food not covered. -breaded green tomatoes in reach in freezer. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24261390

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dish room under triple sink

29-11-4

Detail 24261398

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under hand sink in kitchen

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23731207

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours moved to freezer for quick cooling. Raw burger patty (47F- Cold Holding)

22-20-5

Detail 23731206

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

06-09-1

Detail 23731210

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw Salmon thawed in ROP packaging

14-11-5

Detail 23731209

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked interior of reach in freezer

22-08-4

Detail 23731205

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. White microwave in the kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 23731208

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at prep counter soiled Repeat Violation

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

01B-24-5

Detail 23440541

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cooked prime rib dated 12/14/24 in walk in cooler.

41-10-4

Detail 23440537

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -by single service items at bar. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23440538

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer in kitchen -can opener blade Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23440540

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 23440542

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -dressing in reach in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23440544

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler in dish area -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line.

10-12-5

Detail 23440539

Basic - In-use ice bucket stored on soiled surface between uses. -top of ice machine. Operator placed deli paper underneath. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23440536

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in coolers

08B-12-5

Detail 23440543

Basic - Stored food not covered. -reach in freezer

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22749649

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese 52f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator adjusted cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22749654

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade.

53B-13-5

Detail 22749655

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 22749651

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Blue cheese scoop.

14-69-4

Detail 22749650

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in chest freezer.

10-12-5

Detail 22749653

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Directly on top of ice machine. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22749652

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Unused oven.

29-27-4

Detail 22749648

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22379559

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 47f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.

53A-03-7

Detail 22379564

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Frank Shallop.

22-02-4

Detail 22379562

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer blade guard. -Can opener blade.

14-09-4

Detail 22379561

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board.

14-69-4

Detail 22379563

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in chest freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 22379560

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.

36-27-5

Detail 22379565

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -To right of flat grill.

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 21970112

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer blade guard.

31B-02-4

Detail 21970113

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21970114

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salad dressing scoop.

12B-07-4

Detail 21970117

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over steam tables.

08B-38-4

Detail 21970119

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of roasted red peppers in dry storage. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21970111

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.

23-03-4

Detail 21970121

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of oven.

08B-39-4

Detail 21970120

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -Mushrooms.

36-27-5

Detail 21970115

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. To right of flat grill.

29-11-4

Detail 21970118

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink.

02D-01-5

Detail 21970116

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 15Total: 22

08A-05-6

Detail 21612446

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs touching cooked corned beef Corrected On-Site

01B-03-5

Detail 21612451

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Roast beef dated 11/26

01B-02-5

Detail 21612454

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator more than four hours catfish (49F - Cold Holding); cod (50F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 21612457

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator more than four hours catfish (49F - Cold Holding); cod (50F - Cold Holding)

22-02-4

Detail 21612439

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in soiled throughout establishment Interior microwave ce machine Interior reach in freezer Slicer soiled Mixer head soiled Can opener blade soiled Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21612437

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Roast beef dated 11/26

29-28-4

Detail 21612453

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.

24-06-4

Detail 21612444

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.

50-09-4

Detail 21612458

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Owner printed. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21612455

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

16-13-5

Detail 21612443

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Set up wash, sanitizer, rinse. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21612450

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler not working Exterior of reach in freezer chest rusted.

35B-01-4

Detail 21612445

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

14-69-4

Detail 21612449

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer throughout establishment

10-20-4

Detail 21612452

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

22-08-4

Detail 21612447

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

38-07-4

Detail 21612441

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in dry storage Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21612442

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled Exterior microwave Gaskets soiled throughout establishment Exterior of pans soiled. Exterior ice machine soiled Exterior of oven soiled

14-33-4

Detail 21612440

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

36-27-5

Detail 21612456

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust next to fryer

21-07-4

Detail 21612448

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 500+ppm Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21612438

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance not in original container not labeled in dry storage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

May 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21097259

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 46f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to lower amount of beef in pan.

22-02-4

Detail 21097255

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Fryer baskets. -Can opener blade. -Slicer blade guard.

22-20-5

Detail 21097258

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

50-09-4

Detail 21097260

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-10-4

Detail 21097256

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket torn across from oven.

14-69-4

Detail 21097253

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer in rear room.

36-27-5

Detail 21097257

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -By handsink room entrance.

02D-01-5

Detail 21097254

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar in dry storage.

Sep 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 23

03D-02-5

Detail 20534602

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed baked potatoes 86° left in oven cooling overnight. Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 20534598

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came from front counter to prep area, put on gloves and began working with food. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20534608

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies in kitchen, not landing on food. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20534610

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked roast in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 20534618

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on ledges in storage area with ice machine and upright freezer. Admin Complaint

29-37-4

Detail 20534604

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20534614

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Baked potatoes 86° cooling in oven overnight. Catfish 46° overnight in reach in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20534601

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Catfish 46° in reach in cooler overnight. Discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20534603

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing spray on shelf with food over protein table. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 20534606

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Buttermilk not dated in reach in cooler. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20534607

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade, slicer blade and guard heavy debris. Plates over make table dried debris. Utensils in storage bins around kitchen with debris. Warning

27-19-4

Detail 20534611

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink in front ladies restroom. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20534613

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. Warning

16-03-4

Detail 20534615

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20534599

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 4/1/21. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20534612

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on storage rack. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20534616

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in back dining area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20534596

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles on floor in walk in cooler. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 20534597

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bag of sugar. Warning

38-01-4

Detail 20534609

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20534617

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of dirt/debris grease on floors, walls, ceilings, kitchen equipment. Hood filters soiled. Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 20534605

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door and rear exit door. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20534600

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler. Warning