BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS

Name: BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS
Address: 1020 EL JOBEAN RD, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, 33948, US
Rating: 42.5

1020 EL JOBEAN RD, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33948

License #1801725

🍗 Wings/Chicken ℹ️

42.5 Grade F / 100

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September 25, 2026 · 9 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS in PORT CHARLOTTE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 42.5 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 67 total violations — 6 critical, 11 major, 50 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-09-4] Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable on the cook line.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of plastic to go boxes stored on the floor in the prep area. The operator properly stored the to go boxes.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the prep area. The operator properly stored the beverage.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the bar.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark in the reach in cooler on the server expo line. The operator date marked the open milk.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes "ranchero tots" (51F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the cooler.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled with an accumulation of dust.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for sugar not stored above the food. The operator removed the scoop from the sugar.
[14-02-4] Copper or copper alloys in contact with foods with a pH below 6. Observed copper lined Moscow Mule cups behind the bar. The operator took the mugs out of service.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on ice shield, in ice machine, by back door, some black like mold substance.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in coolers soiled with food debris on back side of handles.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen, grooved cutting boards.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cook line.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back exit/ delivery door.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed all along walls in kitchen area, cove molding peeling/ wall edges with accumulation of debris, and underneath ice machine.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop, in ice bin, touching ice. Observed operator remove scoop and ice it was touching.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cook line, gaskets soiled with food debris on reach in coolers.
[16-48-4] Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed a stack of cambro put away clean with food residue on them and inside them. Observed operator remove and put into dish to rehash.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cambro put away clean. Observed operator remove and put in dish.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 20 rodent droppings behind Co2 tanks, next to back door, behind and under ice machine 10 droppings. And underneath dish area, to include under three compartment sink,and ledge for dirty dishes to go, underneath ledge.5 droppings.
[35A-18-4] Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Observed rub markings on side wall to ceiling going from dish area to ice machine, and on wall that leads to upstairs storage area.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with food stains and black mold like substance on them.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed by dish machine, hand washing sink with some food debris and employee filling a bein. Observed operator remove food and coach employee.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed shield on ice machine soiled with a black mold like substance. Observed operator cleaning and sanitizing shield.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in kitchen reach in coolers, handles with food debris build up on backside of handles.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves and food stains through out kitchen/ cook line.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cambro sin dish drying area. Observed operator remove wet nesting containers and put back into dish to re wash and store properly
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple lids and containers through out kitchen and dish cracked and broken.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers, in kitchen soiled with food debris and black mold like substance.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler at end of line with shelving starting to rust.
[14-55-4] Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knife block in back prep area in use and not cleanable.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed raw chicken on boneless line temping at 47F. Observed operator icing down chicken and temp dropped to 42F
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener put away clean with food debris and rust.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in server area stained with coffee/tea due to using as dump sink.