Wingstop
573 10th St E 583, Palmetto, FL 34221 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105959
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 15 routine inspection2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic-21
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 15, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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.
Earlier inspections 1
A96Routine inspection2 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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.
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.