Buffalo Wings & Rings
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
74
Score
Buffalo Wings & Rings has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Oct 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Buffalo Wings & Rings' 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw burger patties stored over cheese bags. Operator moved raw burger patties to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean forks not stored inverted. Operator stored inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior at cook line; accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
74
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cocktail shaker with no handle used to dispense ice at the bar. Operator removed cocktail shaker. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease under cooking equipments at cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at cook line. Operator stored food containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled food container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw burger patties stored over blue cheese. Operator removed blue cheese to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical ( glass cleaner bottle) improperly stored with steak sauces at bar. Operator removed glass cleaner bottle to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling vent missing at cook line.
36-36-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
33-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Soda gun in contact with ice. Operator removed soda gun to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Soiled floor under fryer and cooking equipment.
36-10-4
41
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler at cook line; raw burger patties stored over shredded cheese. Operator removed shredded cheese to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket solution stored next to flour at cook-line. Operator removed sanitizing bucket solution to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. At cook-line; employee touched ready to eat cooked chicken. Discussed employee procedure of handling ready to eat food. Operator reheated chicken to 195F. No contamination observed. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to store utensils near by cook line. Operator removed the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored clean food containers at dish rack. Operator removed the bag.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
33-10-4
Basic - Soda gun in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed the soda gun. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers without label at server station. Operator labeled sugar containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
37
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on top unit of refrigerator over BBQ sauce in lower unit. Refrigerator is not separate units. Operator moved chicken to another refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator called for repair and set up Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One large CO2 tank not secure operator secured tank **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Buildup of debris behind equipment on cooks line
36-73-4
67
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo Wings & Rings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Wings & Rings on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wings & Rings?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wings & Rings.
How does Buffalo Wings & Rings compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Buffalo Wings & Rings most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Buffalo Wings & Rings' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buffalo Wings & Rings have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Buffalo Wings & Rings means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Buffalo Wings & Rings inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buffalo Wings & Rings is inspected around three times per year on average.
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