BRADENTON, Manatee County

WINGS N THINGS CORTEZ

7814 CORTEZ RD, BRADENTON, FL 34210

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 High Priority
Dec 30, 2025
City
BRADENTON
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 24274250

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24274257

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 24274249

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. 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. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24274252

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured. Operator put chain around tanks to secure them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 24274248

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24274255

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in under equipment in kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24274253

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of onion rings on the floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved case of onion rings to shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 24274251

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to handwashing sink. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24274256

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

29-11-4

Detail 24274254

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe under 3 compartment sink leaking.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

51-11-4

Detail 23949640

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tank not secured by chain. Operator chained co2 tank. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 23949639

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles under equipment in kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 23949638

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing floor tiles under equipment and in numerous parts of the kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 23949641

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall next to handwashing sink near exit in disrepair.

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-02-5

Detail 23614061

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Rylee T hired over 60 days without proof of food handlers training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: Observed Rylee T hired over 60 days without proof of food handlers training. Operator stated he has signed Rylee T up for her certified food manager training. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23614062

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles through out kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: Observed acoustic tiles through out kitchen at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23614063

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in dry storage area under wire rack. Observed missing flor tiles on cook line beneath reach-in coolers and under fryers. Observed missing floor tiles under triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: Observed missing floor tiles under triple sink at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 23614059

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to back door and hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: Observed wall in disrepair next to back door and hand wash sink in kitchen at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 23614060

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of all reach in cooler with food debris and soil. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-07: Observed interior of all reach in cooler next to fryers soiled with food debris at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

35A-05-4

Detail 23611390

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 4 live roach in corner near handwashing sink. 1 on hand wash sink in corner, 2 beneath hand wash sink, 1 between chemicals at hand wash sink. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23611394

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food container on cook line beneath water next to foil sheets with build up of soil, food debris and grease. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23611386

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food mangers certificate. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 23611388

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. Observed Rylee T hired over 60 days without proof of food handlers training. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23611393

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles through out kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23611384

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches in kitchen. Approximately 2 under triple sink, 2 under handwashing sink and 2 along wall near fryer cleaner. Approximately 7 more dead roaches along wall near door way to dining room and 3 dead on lower shelf of food preparation table in kitchen with potato on it. Observed 6 semi dead roaches on sticky trap 2 door reach incooler next to fryers.1 dead in bar area behind soda syrup along wall. Approximately 3 dead in dry storage area, 1 on shelf and 2 beneath wire rack. 1 dead roaches in women's bathroom. 1 dead roaches along wall in corner next to dry storage area. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23611396

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in dry storage area under wire rack. Observed missing flor tiles on cook line beneath reach-in coolers and under fryers. Observed missing floor tiles under triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23611392

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil being stored on floor. Operator moved oil to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

33-29-4

Detail 23611387

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed open grease trap lid . Repeat Violation Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23611389

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to back door and hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23611391

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. E- mailed copy to owner. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23611385

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids on shared garages. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23611395

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of all reach in cooler with food debris and soil. Warning

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 13

11-03-5

Detail 23072070

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Educated operator on employee health reporting agreements. Provided employee health reporting agreements to operator. Operator and employee filled out and signed agreements. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 23072064

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.

36-37-5

Detail 23072058

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tile in kitchen. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 23072062

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed garbage receptacle in women's room without a closing lid.

50-09-4

Detail 23072063

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 23072069

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees beverage on food prep table on cook line. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23072061

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees keys and wallet on food prep table on cook line. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23072059

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles on cook line at fryers . Under triple sink in kitchen and in back dry storage area under wire shelf.

08B-38-4

Detail 23072066

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of buns on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved buns to shelf. Corrected On-Site

33-29-4

Detail 23072068

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed open grease trap lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 23072067

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door without a self closer. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23072065

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in back dry storage area open box of pork rinds with food exposed. Operator closed bag and box. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 23072060

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water on floor near back door under hose. Operator stated that spray nozzle will leak when not completely shut off.

Oct 30, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-37-5

Detail 22404121

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area.

35B-03-4

Detail 22404122

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior kitchen door with no self closer.