Wingstop

4035 Clark Rd J, Sarasota, FL 34233

American

Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Wingstop has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Dec 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Missing drain plug at dumpster” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting Wingstop on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breakers on hose side of splitter at mop sink.

29-34-4

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink.

29-18-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.

23-03-4

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle metal scoop in granulated garlic container. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in hot honey spice. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Jan 2, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no color chart for their quaternary test strips.

16-36-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back doors self closing device broken.

35B-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken wings being thawed in standing water. Operator removed the wings and placed them in a cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the cook line reach in freezer.

14-69-4

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Observed at 0 ppm. Manager to set up manually until serviced.

22-43-4

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed buckets at 0ppm quaternary.

22-53-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no breaker at splitter.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

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.Printed and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed oil tubs on floor. Manager removed to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose side of splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

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.Observed 1 agreement signed. The 2 employees signed agreement during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

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

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease and garbage on pad of shared dumpster with plaza.

33-20-4

Sep 1, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wingstop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wingstop on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wingstop?

Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wingstop.

How does Wingstop compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Wingstop most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Wingstop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wingstop have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wingstop 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 Wingstop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wingstop is inspected around three times per year on average.

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