Winter Haven, Polk County

HURRICANE GRILL AND WINGS

6370 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD, Winter Haven, FL 33884

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Mar 31, 2026
City
Winter Haven
County
Polk
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 24480984

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior white panel bottom. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 24480985

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. The manager removed the fish from the vacuumed packaging to thaw. Provided a copy of the thawing instructions to the email provided. Corrective Action Taken

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 24186425

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher 00 ppm. Dishwasher 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24186421

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

24-08-4

Detail 24186423

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.

22-08-4

Detail 24186424

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top interior of the microwave is soiled. Located on the shelf above the flat top reach in freezer across from the fryers.

36-62-4

Detail 24186427

Basic - Light not functioning. Under the hood system.

23-03-4

Detail 24186422

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all the reach in coolers are soiled with debris.

29-11-4

Detail 24186426

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink.

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 23482444

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23482445

Basic - Food stored on floor. Employee removed bag of onions off walk in cooler floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23482443

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs on fryers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

12A-09-4

Detail 23055740

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with phone in his hands then put phone in pocket and proceeded to put a pan of chicken in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee then wiped his gloves off with hand towel. Coached operator on proper hand washing procedures.

29-34-4

Detail 23055741

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

14-05-4

Detail 23055744

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In the bottom of reach in cooler on cook line in front of expo window.

08B-38-4

Detail 23055743

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler. Box of lamb in the freezer. Operator removed items from floor. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23055742

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door. Operator removed all tongs. Corrected On-Site

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-21-4

Detail 22699126

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher.

08B-38-4

Detail 22699127

Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of skin on potatoes inside the walk in freezer.

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 22175231

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over ribs inside the reach in drawer on the cook line. Employee removed the ribs. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22175225

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

16-21-4

Detail 22175229

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher.

14-01-5

Detail 22175230

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic clear bowls inside the bulk bags of flour,rice on the dry storage rack across from the walk in cooler.

24-08-4

Detail 22175227

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf in the dishwasher area.

08B-38-4

Detail 22175228

Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of Sweet Ray's BBQ sauce inside the walk in cooler. A case of potato inside the walk in freezer. The removed the product from off the floor. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22175226

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. O shelf above the expo line. The manager assigned an employee to clean the microwave. Corrective Action Taken

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-26-1

Detail 21754239

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. Provided the manager a copy of the Food employee reporting agreement.

22-08-4

Detail 21754240

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the prep table next to the reach in cooler in the kitchen.

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21262773

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ; hamburger patties (46F - Cold Holding); baha(46F - Cold Holding); mahi (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in drawers on the cook line. An employee put ice bags on the product. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21262774

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of Lysol next toA1 Sauce in the bar area. The Lysol was removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21262772

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher is soiled. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21262771

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area. Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20817957

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chip warmer next to the far right flip top reach in cooler.

41-17-4

Detail 20817960

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. The manager labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20817959

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

40-06-5

Detail 20817956

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above ,food, items. Black aprons stored on a case of ginger ale beverage syrup. The manager removed the aprons. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20817958

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on the shelf in the dishwasher area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20817961

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of kettle fries on the floor inside the walk in freezer.

Nov 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-27-4

Detail 20626854

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: No available. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-02: No written plan Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 20626853

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: Soiled Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-02: Soiled Time Extended

Sep 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 20482457

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. our cream (49°F - Cold Holding); shredded mixed cheese (45°F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (57°F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (61°F - Cold Holding); lettuce (58°F - Cold Holding); inside the top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: Cole slaw 54° Asian slaw 55° Blue cheese crumbles 56° Inside the top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 20482462

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: No available. Time Extended

53A-04-6

Detail 20482456

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager in charge on duty Jimmy Dinh been in his position since February 2020. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 20482460

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 20482461

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: Soiled Time Extended

16-23-4

Detail 20482455

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Exterior of the dishwasher. Top section. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: Lime scale present Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 20482454

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above the walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: Ceiling tile missing Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 20482458

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: Wet nesting present Time Extended

14-36-5

Detail 20482459

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior freezer has exposed insulation. Flat top freezer below expo line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-02: Exposed Time Extended

Sep 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 20479753

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. our cream (49°F - Cold Holding); shredded mixed cheese (45°F - Cold Holding); cole slaw (57°F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (61°F - Cold Holding); lettuce (58°F - Cold Holding); inside the top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 20479756

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

53A-04-6

Detail 20479764

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager in charge on duty Jimmy Dinh been in his position since February 2020. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20479752

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/ Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20479760

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Outside bar area. One with blue liquid and one with a gold color liquid. Spray bottle with clear liquid inside the bottle on the staging rack next to the flat grill. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20479755

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

16-23-4

Detail 20479757

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Exterior of the dishwasher. Top section. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 20479758

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above the walk in cooler. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20479761

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking food, Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20479762

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation Warning

14-36-5

Detail 20479763

Basic - Interior freezer has exposed insulation. Flat top freezer below expo line. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 20479754

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 20479759

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Red bucket with wiping cloths on the floor in the kitchen. Manager removed the bucket from off the floor by doubling the bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning