Buffalo Wings and Rings

402 Mary Esther Cut Off, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

American

Last inspected: Jan 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Buffalo Wings and Rings seven times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Fort Walton Beach facility scores 96, putting Buffalo Wings and Rings on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed under fryer on cook line. Operator exterminated roach during inspection and then cleaned and sanitized area. **Warning**

35A-05-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed under grill on cook line. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Warning**

35A-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 23, 2023

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jul 12, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-23

50-17-3

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Reduced oxygen packaged salmon at 34f in walk in cooler, package opened by operator **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at condenser and door. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Apr 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over ready to eat potato wedges in reach in freezer on cook line. Operator corrected storage during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cookline. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. No contact with food observed. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buffalo Wings and Rings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Wings and Rings on file is from Jan 2, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wings and Rings?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wings and Rings.

How does Buffalo Wings and Rings compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Buffalo Wings and Rings most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Buffalo Wings and Rings' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buffalo Wings and Rings have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Buffalo Wings and Rings 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 Wings and Rings inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Buffalo Wings and Rings is inspected around three times per year on average.

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