J BUFFALO WING
2263 TYRONE SQUARE, Saint Petersburg FL 33710
Last inspected Aug 22, 2024 · 6 visits since February 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
FEB 24
MAY 24
AUG 24
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Sewage on floor in kitchen and dry storage area with employees walking thru areas. Areas cannot be isolated.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024012362 | Feb 13, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 20 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed fresh scent bleach. Operator got unscented bleach.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen raw chicken stored in T-shirt bags inside walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over unwashed produce inside walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over tomato sauce, uncovered mayo in cup, and sauce bottles inside stand alone Freezer/Fridge on cook line. Raw chicken over ready to eat food in walk in cooler.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not commercially packaged stored above ready to eat onion rings.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards heavily stained. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items not dated inside walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle unlabeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with limescale.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave door handles heavily soiled with grease and food debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not posted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers wet nesting on dish rack
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor on cook line. Bucket of pickled chips stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean containers on dish rack.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored on shelf on top of preparation area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At the bottom and on top on containers of food inside display cooler next to fryers.
Stored food not covered. Cooked cauliflower and cooked chicken wings stored uncovered in walk in cooler.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed bin on raw chicken stored on floor of walk in cooler management moved.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Apr 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink drain cover missing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavy soiled thru out the kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
Feb 15, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk-in cooler have no date marking.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink drain cover missing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavy soiled thru out the kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor of sewage in restaurant.
Feb 14, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Sewage on floor in kitchen and dry storage area with employees walking thru areas. Areas cannot be isolated.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drains backing up throughout kitchen and dry storage area with sewage water on floors. areas cannot be isolated and employees are walking in sewage water to walk in cooler and to cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Batter 76f.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk-in cooler have no date marking.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink drain cover missing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavy soiled thru out the kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor of sewage in restaurant.
Feb 13, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 27 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority8 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shelled egg then touched clean equipment no hand wash. Educated employee to wash hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat food in cooler on cook line. Employee moved eggs to lower shelf.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Sewage on floor in kitchen and dry storage area with employees walking thru areas. Areas cannot be isolated.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drains backing up throughout kitchen and dry storage area with sewage water on floors. areas cannot be isolated and employees are walking in sewage water to walk in cooler and to cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Batter 76f.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cases of food on crate in front of hand sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Manager placed paper towels
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk-in cooler have no date marking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not identified. Manager labeled cleaner.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice. Manager moved bowl.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach by walk in cooler.
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink drain cover missing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table on cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors heavy soiled thru out the kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Gallons of oil on floor thru out kitchen. Vinegar and jalapeño peppers cases on the floor in dry storage. Cases of chicken on floor in walk-in freezer Cases of plastic soda bottles on floor front counter
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor of sewage in restaurant.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of To go cups on floor in front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw wings in sink no running water. Operator turned on water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.