WINGSTOP
3553 1 ST E, Bradenton FL 34208
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Will reinspect next un announced inspection
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.observed in main kitchen area soiled paper lining under single service containers. Person in charge removed and cleaned shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed on food dry storage employee personal belongings with food in dry storage. Person in charge removed.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in upright reach in cooler raw chicken wing raw chicken wings (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in the reach in cooler at 1 am on 1/7/26 after thawing in a water bath.. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. observed in upright reach in cooler raw chicken wing raw chicken wings (50F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in the reach in cooler at 1 am on 1/7/26 after thawing in a water bath.. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Observed very slow draining water in handwash sink next to sauce station.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed chemical bottles on each side of hand washing sink and Bluetooth speaker on sink. Person in charge removed all.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hair protection and washed hands.
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Establishment was on a warning from previous inspection on 12/16/24 for No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Call back inspection is scheduled for 2/15/25.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink in back kitchen area.Person in charge put back flow device on split faucet.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands.
Dec 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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. Emailed Person in charge a copy office/end day the handout. Person in charge printed and had all employees working read and sign.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink splitter. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Garbage on the pad around dumpster on south end office/end day parking area.
Open dumpster lid on south end office/end day parking area. Person in charge closed lid.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink.
Employee eating in a food preparation in main kitchen area. Employee removed himself from the area.
Floor area covered with standing water by 3 compartment sink. Person in charge mopped area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Will reinspect next un announced inspection
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster in South End of parking lot.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink in back kitchen area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back kitchen area.
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.