North Port, Sarasota County

BUFFALO WINGS & RINGS

1081 W PRICE BLVD, North Port, FL 34288

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Mar 30, 2026
City
North Port
County
Sarasota
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.

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

29-42-4

Detail 24476746

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: Time Extended

31B-03-4

Detail 24476750

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar nearest the front entrance. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 24476744

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 24476748

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink behind the bar near the dishwasher. The max water temperature recorded at 77F. Observed no hot water for the handwashing sink at the end of the cook line. The max water temperature recorded at 79F. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink behind the bar near the dishwasher. Observed no hot water for the handwashing sink at the end of the cook line. Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 24476747

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24476745

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 24476749

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed improper shielding for the lights above the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: Time Extended

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 24459959

High Priority - 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 dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm after running 4 cycles. The operator set up the three compartment sink for sanitation. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-49-4

Detail 24459961

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the max temperature for the high temperature dishwasher at 136F after running through 4 cycles. The operator set up the three compartment sink for sanitation. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-42-4

Detail 24459954

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31B-03-4

Detail 24459955

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar nearest the front entrance. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 24459962

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

27-16-4

Detail 24459957

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink behind the bar near the dishwasher. The max water temperature recorded at 77F. Observed no hot water for the handwashing sink at the end of the cook line. The max water temperature recorded at 79F.

16-21-4

Detail 24459956

Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of warewashing machine.

14-69-4

Detail 24459958

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.

38-07-4

Detail 24459960

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed improper shielding for the lights above the cook line.

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 23898761

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed throughout kitchen, cutting boards with food stains on them. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23898765

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in bar as you first walk in to bar from kitchen, hand washing sink with tea/coffee stains. Observed operator cleaning sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23898759

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen, reach in cooler door handles with food debris inside build up on them.

14-09-4

Detail 23898762

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen, grooved cutting boards. Repeat Violation

22-13-5

Detail 23898763

Basic - Iced tea / Soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed in bar, soda guns with black mold like substance on outside of nozzles in groove.

22-08-4

Detail 23898760

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave next to ice machine, with dried on food debris inside. Observed operator cleaning microwave. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23898764

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets throughout kitchen soiled with black mold like substance on. Observed cooks starting to clean. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 23898766

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen hamburgers in cambro with lid off. Observed operator put lid on container.. Corrected On-Site

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 23750253

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains and black mold like substance on them. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23750252

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on line, in kitchen with groove marks on them. Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 23750250

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed both cooks without beard guards.

24-08-4

Detail 23750249

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambro son drying shelf wet nesting. Observed Operator removing cambro sand rehashing them, storing separately.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23750248

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on back microwave in prep area with food debris inside. Observed employee cleaning microwave. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23750247

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

16-48-4

Detail 23750246

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed ice buckets stored clean, with food debris on outside of buckets. Observed operator cleaning and sanitizing ice buckets.

16-46-4

Detail 23750251

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cambro stored on dry rack. Observed operator removing labels and rewatching. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 23402388

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on them throughout kitchen.

23-24-4

Detail 23402386

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back side of handles food debris in kitchen, on reach in coolers. Observed cooks cleaning handles Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23402383

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen

24-08-4

Detail 23402382

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambros on drying shelf.

35B-01-4

Detail 23402381

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on bottom of back door.

14-69-4

Detail 23402387

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walking freezer by condenser fan, ice buildup up on unit.

14-36-5

Detail 23402385

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed reach in freezer next to office with exposed insulation on freezer door.

23-03-4

Detail 23402384

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black gaskets in kitchen with food debris on them.

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 12

31A-09-4

Detail 22778583

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to ice machine blocked with a dolly of cardboard boxes.

31A-11-4

Detail 22778591

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink next to ice machine with brown stains in it showing signs of it being used as a dump sink Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22778585

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine shield with black mold like substance on it Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22778584

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic glass being used as ice scoop in bar 2

14-09-4

Detail 22778580

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards throughout kitchen

14-11-5

Detail 22778589

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers throughout kitchen with black mold like substance

35B-01-4

Detail 22778582

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door with gap developing on bottom creating an inadequate seal to keep out un wanted.

08B-38-4

Detail 22778587

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer , seasoned potato wedges in container, portion out, on floor. Observed operator moving cambro to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 22778586

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed in kitchen, grease like build upon walls and hoods over fryer station.

22-08-4

Detail 22778588

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave next to ice machine with food debris all inside of it

12B-13-4

Detail 22778590

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee chocolate milk in walk in cooler not segregated. Observed operator moving milk to employee bin Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 22778581

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand washing sink next to ice machine with a slow drain

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 17

14-02-4

Detail 22407181

High Priority - Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed eight copper mule mugs with out proper lining, and copper exposed. Observed manager on duty throwing them away into garbage can Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22407174

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of microwave by ice machine with dried on food debris on inside top

31A-11-4

Detail 22407188

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in bar 1 ( front bar when you walk in) hand washing sink blocked with beer cardboard holders and a box. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22407177

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar 1 (main bar when you first walk in) with no paper towels Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22407184

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar 1 (main bar when you first walk in) with no hand soap.

22-20-5

Detail 22407176

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22407183

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting with clear containers on shelf above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

38-11-4

Detail 22407178

Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Observed over grill station only be lightbulb working besides hood lights and a burned out bulb above fryer station.

36-24-5

Detail 22407175

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tile piece above walk in freezer.

10-14-5

Detail 22407187

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor next to Drying plate rack Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22407180

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on curtain in walk in freezer Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 22407182

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board by hand sink in kitchen Repeat Violation

38-01-4

Detail 22407173

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield above grill station next to hoods

14-47-4

Detail 22407189

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed in both bar areas, keg drain pipes with black mold like substance all over them. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22407185

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease and debris on them both fryer station and grill station.

12B-13-4

Detail 22407186

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a monster energy on shelf in cooler not segregated Repeat Violation

24-18-4

Detail 22407179

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware on drying rack next to ice buckets stored with handles down

May 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

31A-09-4

Detail 22012408

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe hand washing sink next to reach in freezer and office blocked with a trash can. Manager on duty removed the trash can from in front of sink. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22012400

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in bar 1- hand washing sink blocked with paper goods covering it.

31B-03-4

Detail 22012404

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at bar 2, at end of bar, across from register.

22-20-5

Detail 22012405

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice machine with some black like mold substance. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22012401

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in a plastic glass with no lid, no straw in prep area to the left of the ice machine. Manager on duty had employee remove and emptied drink. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 22012409

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 cases on floor in walk in freezer, 1 case of potato fries and 1 case of chicken breast.

14-69-4

Detail 22012402

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice on curtains and around door as you walk into walk in freezer.

21-04-4

Detail 22012403

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board that sits on top of reach in freezer next to grill line, to the right, a hand towel underneath cutting board. Employee removed the hand towel from underneath the cutting board.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 22012406

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in employee restroom and storage room light shield missing on ceiling light. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22012407

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at both bars at all four hand sinks. Also in both public restrooms.

14-47-4

Detail 22012399

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed in both bar areas, keg drain pipes with black mold like substance all over them.

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

08A-04-5

Detail 21670813

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over produce in walk-in cooler. The manager moved produce to another shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21670811

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw hamburgers (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The operator placed ice on raw chicken and raw hamburgers. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21670814

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.

41-17-4

Detail 21670810

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The manager labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21670817

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink across from deep frier.

22-20-5

Detail 21670818

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager had ice bin cleaned. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21670812

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

14-71-4

Detail 21670816

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface black duct tape on walk-in freezer door.

08B-49-4

Detail 21670819

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk-in cooler.

21-04-4

Detail 21670807

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 21670815

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

31B-04-4

Detail 21670809

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the bar. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21670808

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on top of reach-in freezer. Corrected On-Site

May 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21091153

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw hamburgers (47F - Cold Holding) and raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager placed ice on raw hamburgers and raw chicken . Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 21091154

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink across from cook line. The operator replaced soap prior to washing hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21091152

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. The manager removed cell phone from prep table. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 21091155

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 20459939

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to ware wash area. Operator replenished. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20459938

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at bar. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 20459940

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop laying on dirty surface in bar. Operator placed ice scoop in container. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20459937

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sink in female bathroom.