Wings N Ale

4685 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33067
American
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Wings N Ale stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Coral Springs restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the small reach in cooler, raw chicken over cooked baked beans. Chicken was removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the walk in cooler, a small ramekin was stored inside the beans and was being used to dispense the food. The item was removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In the reach in freezer and ice machine room. 3 canisters not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On the cook line. Knives were corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over the cook line
38-07-4
61
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the triple sink, a spray bottle of degreaser was not labeled. The owner labeled the bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over the cook line
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In the walk in cooler, the fan guards are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
64
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink in bar area does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Very weak stream, unable to properly wash hands at the time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
27-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine by glass top reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walls soiled with accumulated grease laden vapors and food debris throughout ware washing and kitchen areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, and easily cleanable in warewashing and mop sink area. Dry wall exposed due to peeling paint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
78
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding) and coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding) held on ice in broken flip top prep cooler for less than 2 hours. Operator moved to walk cooler to ensure proper cold holding. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on December 1, 2024. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Joe Scala expired on 3/4/2020. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink in bar area does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Very weak stream, unable to properly wash hands at the time of inspection. **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine by glass top reach in freezer. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease and food debris behind kitchen cooking equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, and easily cleanable in warewashing and mop sink area. Dry wall exposed due to peeling paint. **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Walls soiled with accumulated grease laden vapors and food debris throughout ware washing and kitchen areas. **Warning**
36-27-5
45
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler on the cook line at lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding), maintenance was already called. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/23 Expired less than sixty days **Warning**
50-17-3
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water in spray bottles not labeled **Warning**
02D-01-5
67
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom doors unable to self close completely without outside intervention. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer with torn gasket in kitchen area. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen heavily grooved. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage to wall in warewashing area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed toaster oven with heavy accumulation of food debris and microwave with heavy accumulation of food debris. Operator cleaned both at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled with accumulation of food debris, mold-like substance, and dust. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves with heavy rust accumulation. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wings N Ale last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wings N Ale on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wings N Ale?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wings N Ale.

How does Wings N Ale compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?

Wings N Ale most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.

Has Wings N Ale's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wings N Ale have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wings N Ale means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Wings N Ale inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wings N Ale is inspected around three times per year on average.