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BUFFALO WINGS & RINGS

BUFFALO WINGS & RINGS located in NORTH PORT has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 2.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

1081 West Price Boulevard
Florida, 34288
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/30/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13657649

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed improper shielding for the lights above the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar nearest the front entrance. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink behind the bar near the dishwasher. The max water temperature recorded at 77F. Observed no hot water for the handwashing sink at the end of the cook line. The max water temperature recorded at 79F. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink behind the bar near the dishwasher. Observed no hot water for the handwashing sink at the end of the cook line. **Time Extended**

3/23/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13471773

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed improper shielding for the lights above the cook line.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm after running 4 cycles. The operator set up the three compartment sink for sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the max temperature for the high temperature dishwasher at 136F after running through 4 cycles. The operator set up the three compartment sink for sanitation. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar nearest the front entrance. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink behind the bar near the dishwasher. The max water temperature recorded at 77F. Observed no hot water for the handwashing sink at the end of the cook line. The max water temperature recorded at 79F.

7/23/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10887003

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 6 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen, reach in cooler door handles with food debris inside build up on them.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen, grooved cutting boards. Repeat Violation
  • 22-13-5:Basic - Iced tea / Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed in bar, soda guns with black mold like substance on outside of nozzles in groove.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave next to ice machine, with dried on food debris inside. Observed operator cleaning microwave. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets throughout kitchen soiled with black mold like substance on. Observed cooks starting to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen hamburgers in cambro with lid off. Observed operator put lid on container.. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed throughout kitchen, cutting boards with food stains on them. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in bar as you first walk in to bar from kitchen, hand washing sink with tea/coffee stains. Observed operator cleaning sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

5/2/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10736895

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 7 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on line, in kitchen with groove marks on them. Repeat Violation
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed both cooks without beard guards.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambro son drying shelf wet nesting. Observed Operator removing cambro sand rehashing them, storing separately.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on back microwave in prep area with food debris inside. Observed employee cleaning microwave. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
  • 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed ice buckets stored clean, with food debris on outside of buckets. Observed operator cleaning and sanitizing ice buckets.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cambro stored on dry rack. Observed operator removing labels and rewatching. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains and black mold like substance on them. Repeat Violation

12/5/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8720785

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 7 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back side of handles food debris in kitchen, on reach in coolers. Observed cooks cleaning handles Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambros on drying shelf.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on bottom of back door.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walking freezer by condenser fan, ice buildup up on unit.
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezer next to office with exposed insulation on freezer door.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black gaskets in kitchen with food debris on them.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on them throughout kitchen.

4/4/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8540847

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 10 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine shield with black mold like substance on it Repeat Violation
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic glass being used as ice scoop in bar 2
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards throughout kitchen
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers throughout kitchen with black mold like substance
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door with gap developing on bottom creating an inadequate seal to keep out un wanted.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer , seasoned potato wedges in container, portion out, on floor. Observed operator moving cambro to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed in kitchen, grease like build upon walls and hoods over fryer station.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave next to ice machine with food debris all inside of it
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee chocolate milk in walk in cooler not segregated. Observed operator moving milk to employee bin Corrected On-Site
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand washing sink next to ice machine with a slow drain
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to ice machine blocked with a dolly of cardboard boxes.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink next to ice machine with brown stains in it showing signs of it being used as a dump sink Repeat Violation

10/30/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8342777

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 int, 12 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting with clear containers on shelf above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 38-11-4:Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed over grill station only be lightbulb working besides hood lights and a burned out bulb above fryer station.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tile piece above walk in freezer.
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor next to Drying plate rack Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on curtain in walk in freezer Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board by hand sink in kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield above grill station next to hoods
  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed in both bar areas, keg drain pipes with black mold like substance all over them. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease and debris on them both fryer station and grill station.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a monster energy on shelf in cooler not segregated Repeat Violation
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware on drying rack next to ice buckets stored with handles down
  • 14-02-4:High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed eight copper mule mugs with out proper lining, and copper exposed. Observed manager on duty throwing them away into garbage can Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of microwave by ice machine with dried on food debris on inside top
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in bar 1 ( front bar when you walk in) hand washing sink blocked with beer cardboard holders and a box. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar 1 (main bar when you first walk in) with no paper towels Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar 1 (main bar when you first walk in) with no hand soap.