Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS

1020 EL JOBEAN RD · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 4, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3489572
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8847258
DBPR license1801725

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 4, 2025 12:28 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 5, 2025 9:10 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in coolers soiled with food debris on back side of handles. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen, grooved cutting boards. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back exit/ delivery door. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-01-4

Basic – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop, in ice bin, touching ice. Observed operator remove scoop and ice it was touching. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic16-48-4

Basic – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cambro put away clean. Observed operator remove and put in dish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:40 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.