Wingstop St Petersburg Fl
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Wingstop St Petersburg Fl, the earliest from 2022. On Jul 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average St. Petersburg facility scores 77, putting Wingstop St Petersburg Fl on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler by fryers: raw chicken 12:15pm (49F) In red self-draining pan next to fryers: raw chicken wings 12:30 PM (46F - Cold Holding) Manager advised the items are not held on time. Manager placed items into walk-in to bring back to correct cold holding temperatures. The following retemps were observed: Inside reach-in cooler by fryers: raw chicken 12:50pm (46F - Cold Holding) In red self-draining pan next to fryers: raw chicken wings 12:50PM (44F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Inspector will provide employee health agreements to manager.
11-26-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach-in cooler next to fryers from leaking chicken boxes thawing.
29-49-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in front of center handwash sink. Manager relocated. Cooking oil in dry storage area stored on floor.
08B-38-4
70
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Near dish pit
31B-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
86
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter no back flow preventer.
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. Ice chute soiled with black mold like debris on self service soda machine in lobby.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-2024 license observed.
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with black burnt on debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash signage at hand sink on cook line. Provided signage to manager and she displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lids open to shared dumpster.
33-16-4
67
Dec 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dry storage not landing
35A-02-6
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 - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector emailed **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
74
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Cooks line bump bar above fryers not cleaned after every shift
22-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
82
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at self service soda station near front entrance soiled with brown mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed by inspector on clean dishes above 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and black mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on front counter next to to go cups for the public. Inspector informed manager and bucket was moved below away from items for public use. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
78
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry slicer soiled with debris, soda machine nozzle soiled with debris in lobby,
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fan in hand sink in cook line area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket broken on reach in upright cooler on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.ice build up in reach in cooler on cook line. I **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing plug on dumpster and cardboard container.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand sink in front of kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Receptacle in ladies restroom not covered.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license in book not displayed. Employee displayed license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic containers on drying rack over prep sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wingstop St Petersburg Fl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wingstop St Petersburg Fl on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wingstop St Petersburg Fl?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wingstop St Petersburg Fl.
How does Wingstop St Petersburg Fl compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Wingstop St Petersburg Fl most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Wingstop St Petersburg Fl's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wingstop St Petersburg Fl have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wingstop St Petersburg Fl 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 St Petersburg Fl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wingstop St Petersburg Fl is inspected around two times per year on average.
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