Buffalo Wings & Rings
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Buffalo Wings & Rings nine times, with records going back to 2023. Buffalo Wings & Rings was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average North Port facility scores 78, putting Buffalo Wings & Rings on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar nearest the front entrance. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink behind the bar near the dishwasher. The max water temperature recorded at 77F. Observed no hot water for the handwashing sink at the end of the cook line. The max water temperature recorded at 79F. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink behind the bar near the dishwasher. Observed no hot water for the handwashing sink at the end of the cook line. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed improper shielding for the lights above the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
55
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed throughout kitchen, cutting boards with food stains on them. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in bar as you first walk in to bar from kitchen, hand washing sink with tea/coffee stains. Observed operator cleaning sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen, reach in cooler door handles with food debris inside build up on them.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen, grooved cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Iced tea / Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed in bar, soda guns with black mold like substance on outside of nozzles in groove.
22-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave next to ice machine, with dried on food debris inside. Observed operator cleaning microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets throughout kitchen soiled with black mold like substance on. Observed cooks starting to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen hamburgers in cambro with lid off. Observed operator put lid on container.. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains and black mold like substance on them. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on line, in kitchen with groove marks on them. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed both cooks without beard guards.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambro son drying shelf wet nesting. Observed Operator removing cambro sand rehashing them, storing separately.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on back microwave in prep area with food debris inside. Observed employee cleaning microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen reach in coolers soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed ice buckets stored clean, with food debris on outside of buckets. Observed operator cleaning and sanitizing ice buckets.
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cambro stored on dry rack. Observed operator removing labels and rewatching. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
64
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed eight copper mule mugs with out proper lining, and copper exposed. Observed manager on duty throwing them away into garbage can **Corrected On-Site**
14-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in bar 1 ( front bar when you walk in) hand washing sink blocked with beer cardboard holders and a box. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar 1 (main bar when you first walk in) with no paper towels **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar 1 (main bar when you first walk in) with no hand soap.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of microwave by ice machine with dried on food debris on inside top
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting with clear containers on shelf above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed over grill station only be lightbulb working besides hood lights and a burned out bulb above fryer station.
38-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tile piece above walk in freezer.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor next to Drying plate rack **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on curtain in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board by hand sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield above grill station next to hoods
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed in both bar areas, keg drain pipes with black mold like substance all over them. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease and debris on them both fryer station and grill station.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a monster energy on shelf in cooler not segregated **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware on drying rack next to ice buckets stored with handles down
24-18-4
32
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
50
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo Wings & Rings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Wings & Rings on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wings & Rings?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wings & Rings.
How does Buffalo Wings & Rings compare to other restaurants in North Port?
Buffalo Wings & Rings most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the North Port average of 78.
Has Buffalo Wings & Rings' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buffalo Wings & Rings have averaged around seven 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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