Buffalo Wings & Rings
1081 W Price Blvd, North Port, FL 34288 · Permanent Food Service · License 6805095
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 20 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 basic (1 repeat)-15
- Administrative complaint on Aug 20, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score73
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 26, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer.
More time given
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
Observed plastic drinkware stored in front of the hand sink behind the bar. Observed liquor bottles stored inside of the hand sink behind the bar.
More time given
- First visitAug 20, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution for the bar dishmachine at 0ppm after running 3 cycles. The operator to use main dishmachine for warewashing.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the end of the cook line.
The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee food handler training through International Food Service Executives, Association expired for all employees.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Observed the roll top door for the reach in cooler, nearest the entrance to the cook line, in disrepair with exposed insulation.
Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
Observed plastic drink ware stored in front of the handwashing sink exposed to splash behind the bar. The operator properly stored the drink ware.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room.
Observed 2 cases of plastic to go containers stored on the floor of the employee restroom. The operator properly stored the to go boxes.
Fixed on the spot
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 an employee purse stored near plastic beverage cups in the server station. The purse was properly stored.
Fixed on the spot
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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.