J Buffalo Wing
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2024
19
Score
Inspectors have visited J Buffalo Wing four times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 22, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 20 violations per visit lately, up from roughly eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
J Buffalo Wing's latest score of 19 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed fresh scent bleach. Operator got unscented bleach.
22-48-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen raw chicken stored in T-shirt bags inside walk in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over unwashed produce inside walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over tomato sauce, uncovered mayo in cup, and sauce bottles inside stand alone Freezer/Fridge on cook line. Raw chicken over ready to eat food in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not commercially packaged stored above ready to eat onion rings.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards heavily stained. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items not dated inside walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle unlabeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the bottom and on top on containers of food inside display cooler next to fryers.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked cauliflower and cooked chicken wings stored uncovered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with limescale. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave door handles heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not posted. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on dish rack
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor on cook line. Bucket of pickled chips stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers on dish rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored on shelf on top of preparation area.
12B-13-4
19
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bin on raw chicken stored on floor of walk in cooler management moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
90
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Batter 76f. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Cooked Shrimp 65F- sliced cheese 64F- Raw Chicken 54F. Reach- in cooler not working on cook line. Items left in cooler over night. Manager discarded items. sliced cheese 5lb, Cooked Shrimp 3lbs ,Raw chicken 5lb, shredded cheese 12oz- **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drains backing up throughout kitchen and dry storage area with sewage water on floors. areas cannot be isolated and employees are walking in sewage water to walk in cooler and to cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Drains in kitchen area have no water backing up, Drain under 3 compartment sink has standing sewer water. **Time Extended**
28-26-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Sewage on floor in kitchen and dry storage area with employees walking thru areas. Areas cannot be isolated. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Still observing the same amount of sewage water on the floor in dry storage area and front of walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
28-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Educated operator and emailed information **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk-in cooler have no date marking. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink drain cover missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavy soiled thru out the kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor of sewage in restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Odor of sewage thru out back of kitchen area **Time Extended**
36-64-5
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Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee removed phone from back pocket with gloves and did not change gloves. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep line: cut leafy greens (48F - Cold Holding) Employee put into smaller pan and put ice around the pan. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came in through the back door and began work with no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board on prep table has built up food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels are not dispensing at hand wash sink on rear wall. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of degreaser stored in back wall. Employee labeled correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like debris on the interior of the ice machine in the kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on top of water heater in kitchen area. Employee removed and sanitized the area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen engaged in food prep and no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by water heater. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor by rear hand wash sink in kitchen. Feta cheese and yogurt stored on the floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system has built up food debris and grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No working lights in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. **Warning**
38-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sage removed from its original container and not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was J Buffalo Wing last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J Buffalo Wing on file is from Aug 22, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J Buffalo Wing?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at J Buffalo Wing.
How does J Buffalo Wing compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
J Buffalo Wing most recently scored 19 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has J Buffalo Wing's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at J Buffalo Wing have averaged around 20 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at J Buffalo Wing means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is J Buffalo Wing inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J Buffalo Wing is inspected around two times per year on average.
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