Buffalo Jack's Legendary Wings
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Buffalo Jack's Legendary Wings has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Destin restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times on cook line. Sink blocked with trash can. Employee removed trash can from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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/. Manager arrived on site during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
82
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near fryers. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of walk in cooler in disrepair/has exposed insulation and rust on ceiling sagging.
14-36-5
74
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink next to breading station not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with trash can.
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl stored in cooked chicken wings at breaded station make bar. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at make bar on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of hot sauce stored on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Multiple Cloths used as a food-contact surface at breading station on and under cutting board and under food pan and make table lid.
21-05-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor smelt in dry storage area near employee restroom.
36-64-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw ground beef patty stored in upright cooler not covered. Meatballs, and sliced ham stored I. Reach in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at make bar on cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
61
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to breading station. Manager stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- garlic butter 64F ( 9:301:30 ). Provided establishment with written procedures to hold garlic butter on time. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones and bag stored on food contact surfaces at expo and pizza make cutting board. Manager had employees remove items from food contact surfaces. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
74
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with fry baskets and trash can near breading station. Employee removed objects from sink area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface at Breader station.
21-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ware washing area and cook line by breading station. Operator printed and hung signs at sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
Basic - Rusted floors/doors in walk in cooler.
36-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken wings cooling in walk in cooler on racks not covered. Manager asked employee to cover chicken wings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
55
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade and shaft soiled. Diver block soiled with food debris and fuzzy mold like substance. Diced blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times near Breader station. Manager removed trash can from in front of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near breading station.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in multiple areas in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing under 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold and side of door that opens to the outside at the back kitchen door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler.
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 3 walls in kitchen toward bottom in disrepair near wait station ware wash area and walk in cooler area. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Multiple food contact shelves in kitchen with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ware wash area and kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop bucket heavily soiled on outer part of bucket. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright white reach in coolers have rust at bottom inside and the outside door is rusted.
14-33-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use at make table cutting board.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered chicken wings not covered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in multiple areas in kitchen, dry storage, ware washing area and cook line.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust near pizza make bar.
36-27-5
Basic - 5 AC vents missing at top of wall in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo Jack's Legendary Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Jack's Legendary Wings on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Jack's Legendary Wings?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Jack's Legendary Wings.
How does Buffalo Jack's Legendary Wings compare to other restaurants in Destin?
Buffalo Jack's Legendary Wings most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Destin average of 90.
Has Buffalo Jack's Legendary Wings' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buffalo Jack's Legendary Wings have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Buffalo Jack's Legendary Wings means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Buffalo Jack's Legendary Wings inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buffalo Jack's Legendary Wings is inspected around two times per year on average.
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