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WINGSTOP

5413 W ATLANTIC BLVD, Margate FL 33063 · 954-977-9464

Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1621074
Grade history
JUL 24
AUG 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, or other pests. Observed approximately 6 live maggots crawling on floor in kitchen under cooking equipment. Operator began eliminating maggots and began cleaning and sanitizing kitchen floor
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

4 cases · $1,290

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025059489Jul 21, 2025Nov 5, 2025$200
2--2020047782Aug 18, 2020Nov 2, 2020$400
2--2018031573May 16, 2018Nov 8, 2018$250
2--2016048016Oct 10, 2016Nov 10, 2016$440

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. Employee picked up To-go bag from floor surface, placed in trash can then continued to bag a customers food order for service. Reviewed handwashing with operator, employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 4, 2025Inspection 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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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed some food debris at front counter. Operator cleaned
Basic/36-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Presence of insects, or other pests. Observed approximately 6 live maggots crawling on floor in kitchen under cooking equipment. Operator began eliminating maggots and began cleaning and sanitizing kitchen floor
High priority/35A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
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. Reviewed big 6 food borne illnesses with operator
Intermediate/11-07-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Heavy debris of cooking grease behind frying equipment in kitchen. Chicken wings debris on floor under cooking equipment. Operator began cleaning and sanitizing area
Basic/36-01-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand sink closest to front counter due to leaking valve.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Repeat Violation
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water faucet does not shut off / stripped at hand wash sink by front counter.
Basic/29-11-4
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small rolling cart blocking hand sink at far end of kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off due to leak at hand sink by front counter.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on end of table next to containers of to go condiment packs and wet wipes p. Manager removed container.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at cook line not wearing hair covering.
Basic/13-03-4
Mar 7, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 7, 2024 · Corporate program-WingU - not listed as an approved provider. Repeat Admin Complaint
Jan 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. No signature forms available for any staff. Form provided.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed no handwash sign at handwash sinks in kitchen areas.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation

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.