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WINGSTOP

3685 W 18 AVE, Hialeah FL 33012

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336170
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed by soda bib rack next to mop sink. About 8 small flying insects on wall and boxes.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in freezer next to fryer.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
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Clean linens stored on floor. Observed a bag of clean lines stored on floor next to back door. Operator stored properly.
Basic/21-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee yogurt cup not segregated from establishment food inside of chicken wings reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-49-4/Warning
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under ice machine and under fryers at cook line.
Basic/36-01-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed on top of bread toaster across 3 compartment sink.
Basic/35B-02-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior, located next to hand wash sink.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
The state's own report →
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ins walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 23, 2025 · Observed inside walk in freezer ice buildup on the floor. Time Extended
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve cups stored on the floor, front counter.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed by soda bib rack next to mop sink. About 8 small flying insects on wall and boxes.
High priority/35A-02-7/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. Observed no proof of any training provided.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ins walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen no sign on hand sink across from fryer and women bathroom.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve cups stored on the floor, front counter.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler next to fryer raw chicken wings (53F - Cold Holding), according to manager placed inside cooler 30 minutes ago. Manager took chicken wings to freezer first rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used as a dump sink, Food debris inside.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve box of cup lids stored on the floor by front counter. Employee stored lids six in above the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 31, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary +400ppm). Manager diluted sanitizer solution with more water. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm)
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer ice build up on the floor.
Basic/14-69-4
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sing, food residues on drain.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.ob next to 3 compartment sink no paper towels on hand sink. Manager provided paper.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on top of prep-table at kitchen.
Basic/21-10-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside sink no proper stored.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of preparation tables.
Basic/21-12-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor soiled with food debris under fryers.
Basic/36-01-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside vertical freezer next to fryers.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign in hand wash sink by front counter, next to reach in freezer.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside vertical reach in cooler next to ice machine.
Basic/29-49-6
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored wet inside mop bucket.
Basic/42-01-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on top of prep table. Manager replaced soil towel.
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site

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