How many health inspections has DUFFS FAMOUS WINGS-TAMPA had?

DUFFS FAMOUS WINGS-TAMPA has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has DUFFS FAMOUS WINGS-TAMPA ever been shut down?

No, DUFFS FAMOUS WINGS-TAMPA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at DUFFS FAMOUS WINGS-TAMPA?

The most frequently cited violations at DUFFS FAMOUS WINGS-TAMPA are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

DUFFS FAMOUS WINGS-TAMPA

5119 N NEBRASKA AVE, Tampa, FL 33603

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: POMEGRANATE TAMPA LLC · License: SEA3916627

DUFFS FAMOUS WINGS-TAMPA in Tampa, FL has 22 inspections on record with 172 total violations (7.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Data current as of June 10, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Jun 10, 2025 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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