West Samoset, Manatee County

WINGSTOP

3553 1 ST E, West Samoset, FL 34208

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
Jan 7, 2026
City
West Samoset
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 24284543

High Priority - 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.

03D-06-5

Detail 24284544

High Priority - 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.

29-20-5

Detail 24284542

Basic - Observed very slow draining water in handwash sink next to sauce station.

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 23924380

Intermediate - 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.

13-03-4

Detail 23924379

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hair protection and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Feb 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 15, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 23479153

Intermediate - 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. Warning

29-38-4

Detail 23479154

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

13-04-4

Detail 23479155

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 23425167

Intermediate - 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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23425165

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-38-4

Detail 23425168

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation Warning

33-19-4

Detail 23425166

Basic - Garbage on the pad around dumpster on south end office/end day parking area. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23425164

Basic - Open dumpster lid on south end office/end day parking area. Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

29-38-4

Detail 22978304

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink.

12B-02-4

Detail 22978305

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation in main kitchen area. Employee removed himself from the area. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22978306

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water by 3 compartment sink. Person in charge mopped area. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22978301

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 22483118

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Will reinspect next un announced inspection

33-19-4

Detail 22483116

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster in South End of parking lot.

14-69-4

Detail 22483117

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-13-5

Detail 22140287

Intermediate - 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.

29-38-4

Detail 22140289

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink in back kitchen area.

14-69-4

Detail 22140288

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back kitchen area.

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

51-11-4

Detail 21670383

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon Dioxide not adequately secured by 3 bay compartment sink. Person in charge secured CO2 tank. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 21670384

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line raw chicken shelves in Walk in cooler across from 3 bay compartment sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 21670385

Basic - Floor area by 3 bay compartment sink and interior of Walk in cooler covered with standing water.

35B-03-4

Detail 21670382

Basic - Outer opening not protected with self-closing door on east end of the building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

16-36-4

Detail 21278233

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed old labels on clean pans on dish rack.

51-11-4

Detail 21278235

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon Dioxide not adequately secured by 3 bay compartment sink. Person in charge secured CO2 tank. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 21278236

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line raw chicken shelves in Walk in cooler.

13-07-4

Detail 21278231

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple rings and bracelet's on employee preparing food. Educated Person in charge on wearing jewelry while doing food preparation.

51-18-6

Detail 21278232

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

35B-03-4

Detail 21278234

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation