Wingstop
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Wingstop has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Backflow device not located for convenient service” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Bradenton restaurant, which scores around 83. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. observed in upright reach in cooler raw chicken wing raw chicken wings (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in the reach in cooler at 1 am on 1/7/26 after thawing in a water bath.. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in upright reach in cooler raw chicken wing raw chicken wings (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in the reach in cooler at 1 am on 1/7/26 after thawing in a water bath.. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
01B-02-5
Basic - Observed very slow draining water in handwash sink next to sauce station.
29-20-5
70
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed chemical bottles on each side of hand washing sink and Bluetooth speaker on sink. Person in charge removed all.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hair protection and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
86
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Establishment was on a warning from previous inspection on 12/16/24 for No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Call back inspection is scheduled for 2/15/25. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink in back kitchen area.Person in charge put back flow device on split faucet.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-38-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
82
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed Person in charge a copy office/end day the handout. Person in charge printed and had all employees working read and sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink splitter. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the pad around dumpster on south end office/end day parking area. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on south end office/end day parking area. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
70
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Will reinspect next un announced inspection
50-17-3
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster in South End of parking lot.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink in back kitchen area.
29-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back kitchen area.
14-69-4
82
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed old labels on clean pans on dish rack.
16-36-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon Dioxide not adequately secured by 3 bay compartment sink. Person in charge secured CO2 tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line raw chicken shelves in Walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple rings and bracelet's on employee preparing food. Educated Person in charge on wearing jewelry while doing food preparation.
13-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wingstop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wingstop on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wingstop?
Across the inspection record, “backflow device not located for convenient service” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wingstop.
How does Wingstop compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Wingstop most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Wingstop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wingstop have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wingstop 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 Wingstop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wingstop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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