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WINGSTOP

4035 CLARK RD J, Sarasota FL 34233 · 630-408-8954

Last inspected Dec 22, 2025 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats15
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6806081
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
APR 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breakers on hose side of splitter at mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink.
Basic/29-18-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle metal scoop in granulated garlic container. Manager removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in hot honey spice. Manager removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed no color chart for their quaternary test strips.
Intermediate/16-36-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the cook line reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back doors self closing device broken.
Basic/35B-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken wings being thawed in standing water. Operator removed the wings and placed them in a cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Observed at 0 ppm. Manager to set up manually until serviced.
High priority/22-43-4
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed buckets at 0ppm quaternary.
High priority/22-53-4
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no breaker at splitter.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
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.Printed and employees signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor.Observed oil tubs on floor. Manager removed to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose side of splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Mar 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose side of splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
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.Observed 1 agreement signed. The 2 employees signed agreement during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease and garbage on pad of shared dumpster with plaza.
Basic/33-20-4
Sep 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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 hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker at splitter at mop sink, hose side.
High priority/29-34-4
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.Observed rusted dumpster side approximately 2' from bottom.
Basic/33-12-4

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.