Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala
Last inspected:
2145 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala has accumulated 302 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.9 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. State fire records document two violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone, both at the same location under different operator names spanning from 2015 to 2023. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated violations: between May and July 2025, inspectors conducted four inspections and callbacks within two months, with administrative complaints recommended in three separate visits.
Most recent closure: December 3, 2019 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
This Facility
8.9
violations / inspection
8.9 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg
5.44
violations / inspection
5.44 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Marion County Avg
0.26
closures / facility
0.26 county average
Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala: Emergency Closure History (1)
Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher next to back door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Red unit by the soda racks.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 7 inspections34 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections35 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections40 violations · 27 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections42 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala last inspected?
- Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 10, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala last shut down?
- Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala was last shut down on December 3, 2019 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala had?
- Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala find?
- Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala was most recently inspected on December 10, 2025 with 14 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala ever been shut down?
- Yes, Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Winghouse Bar + Grill in Ocala operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Ker's Wing House Bar & Grill (2015), Winghouse Bar and Grill (2023).
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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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