Wingstop

573 10th St E 583, Palmetto, FL 34221 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105959

C
Grade C
Safety score 79 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 15, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.High priority · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 15 routine inspection
    2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic
    -21
  • Safety score79

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Routine inspection

7 violations found
  1. First visitOct 15, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    7 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

      Observed mop sink utilizing splitter without vacuum breaker on threaded faucet.

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      Observed chemical stored next to frying oil.

    Intermediate2

    • Code 11, Employee health: 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 no proof of reporting agreements in establishment. Emailed copy to manager.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee E Asseille working without employee food handler certification.

    Basic3

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Observed box of fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager removed boxes from floor.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.

      Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to wing sauce on prep shelf near cook line.

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      Observed mixing bowls stored on drying rack above 3 compartment sink wet nesting.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

A96Routine inspection2 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
  1. First visitAug 13, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    2 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

      Observed establishment utilizing splitter on mop sink faucet without vacuum breaker.

    Basic1

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Observed employee phone stored on prep shelf above mixing bowls and next to seasonings.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Vacuum breaker, backflow
Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

Most cited

Plumbing and backflow prevention2
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Employee health1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Employee personal belongings1
Chemicals and toxic substances1
Manager certification and employee training1