Wink's Old Town Grill in Englewood
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451 S Indiana Ave, Englewood, FL 34223Wink's Old Town Grill has recorded 159 violations across 21 inspections dating back to 2022, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection—nearly 50% above the statewide average of 5.2. Handwashing violations were cited in the most recent inspection on December 17, 2025, and have appeared repeatedly throughout the record, including proper hand/arm washing violations in March 2023 and October 2024. Employee health policy violations were documented in five separate inspections between November 2022 and March 2023, and parasite destruction violations appeared in four inspections spanning October 2023 through January 2024. A warning was formally issued on October 2, 2023 after an inspection found high-priority violations including employee health policy, shell stock requirements, parasite destruction, improper cooking temperatures, missing consumer advisory, and improper chemical storage. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 17, 2025 was completed with no further action required, though it identified 18 violations including three separate handwashing procedure violations.
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Wink's Old Town Grill in Englewood: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Wink's Old Town Grill in Englewood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Wink's Old Town Grill in Englewood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wink's Old Town Grill in Englewood last inspected?
- Wink's Old Town Grill in Englewood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Wink's Old Town Grill in Englewood?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wink's Old Town Grill in Englewood are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Wink's Old Town Grill in Englewood had?
- Wink's Old Town Grill in Englewood has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wink's Old Town Grill in Englewood find?
- Wink's Old Town Grill in Englewood was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wink's Old Town Grill in Englewood ever been shut down?
- No, Wink's Old Town Grill in Englewood has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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