Wingstop
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
50
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Wingstop stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Wingstop's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer tested at 500+ PPM. Manager readjusted sanitizer to 200 PPM at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet for green hose. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
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.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on front line reaching cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food not identified inside walk-in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located next to three compartment sink. Manager posted sign at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor at three compartment sink area.
36-64-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
50
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under prep sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
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. 3 employees has no proof of training.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Discussed with operator, employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
74
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A basket of fried chicken wings 112-167 F and fried chicken nuggets 123-125 F stored on fryers at cook line. Discussed hot holding temperature is 135 F or higher with operator.
03B-01-6
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute soiled with slimy pink substance in soda machine at dining area.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
67
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under prep sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink at front service area.
31B-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler. Under prep sink at kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues on cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-02-4
52
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wingstop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wingstop on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wingstop?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wingstop.
How does Wingstop compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Wingstop most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Wingstop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wingstop have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wingstop 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 Wingstop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wingstop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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