PAPA BEES

Watch the trajectory here. PAPA BEES grades a B at 80/100 today, yet its recent DBPR record has been moving the wrong way.

Its most recent inspection on January 9, 2026 cited 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 9 basic violations. It currently ranks safer than 19% of Seminole County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 4.4 from 2,172 reviews.

Trend: declining · B (80/100)

Get directions Call (407) 260-1122

Restaurant details

Health grade
B (80/100)
Violations
11 total — 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic
Address
480 S RONALD REAGAN BLVD SUITE1036, Longwood, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Chicken wings restaurant, American restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.4 stars (2172 reviews)
Seats
70
Phone
(407) 260-1122
Website
Official website
Photo of PAPA BEES
Photo: Papa Bees

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.4 Community-sourced rating 2,172 reviews
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What diners say — our read

An average alone would undersell where this place is now. How food arrives tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.4 stars. How guests are treated is the next most common subject, in 38% of reviews (averaging 3.9).

What nobody raises here is tidiness — it goes unmentioned across all 21 reviews. More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 16 of 21. Of the 21 rated reviews, 18 sit at four stars or better and 3 at two or below.

The inspection lands in between as well: DBPR graded this kitchen a B (80/100), citing 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 9 basic violations. That result dates from January 9, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is downward over the records we hold. On health score it sits safer than 19% of the Seminole County restaurants we grade. What the inspector actually wrote up: cross-contamination.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.

Our own analysis of 21 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 26, 2026

    Buffalo wings served and cooked the way they are supposed to be. Hot, fresh, crispy if you like with an amazing sauce (plenty to choose from). My go to place for wings. When I have bad wings someplace else I return to Papa Bees to get rid of the bad wing experience. My only suggestion would be if they had a sharper blue cheese to dip in. I'm always return hungry for more. Traditional Buffalo Wings begin and end at Papa Bees! Nothing more to say.

  • June 22, 2026

    Papa Bee's is legend in Orlando. Everyone knows they have the best wings around! Love the fries and onion rings too. Great service, fun vibes.

  • June 18, 2026

    Some of the best wings I have had.

  • June 17, 2026

    The staff was nice and attentive. I ordered a mushroom Swiss burger cook medium. The first couple of bites tasted burnt. The burger itself was very bland. There was no seasoning of any kind on it . It definitely wasn't the best burger I've ever had. But the patty itself was cooked the way I like it.

  • June 16, 2026

    GR8 WINGS HOT Garlic Extra Garlic YUMMM Prices have gone SKY HIGH BUT THEN again... WHAT hasn't Still GR8 wings, from a Non-wing lover. THAT says a lot

  • June 12, 2026

    Great wings even though they are on the higher end of pricing. I'd eat here before almost any other wing place in town.

  • June 8, 2026

    Been going here since they were on 434. Less of a mom and pop now but still worth the drive.

  • June 6, 2026

    Great place to eat . People were nice and fun to talk to

  • June 5, 2026

    Great wings and fries. Try the hot garlic & lemon pepper mix. Great place to hang ou and enjoy good food and a few drinks.

  • June 2, 2026

    Been here a bunch but the wings today were especially delicious. Some of the best in Orlando.

  • May 29, 2026

    Best wings in the area. A must try.

  • May 24, 2026

    Wings were dry and flavorless, when you ask for extra sauce it’s just an oily mix of whatever flavor you ask for.

  • May 19, 2026

    Great food, vibe, and beer (prices)...I eat there sometimes and order it to Hourglass others. Been loving this place for 25 years.

  • May 18, 2026

    Great Wings!

  • May 17, 2026

    Wings are delicious, crispy with great sauce. Service is always on point. If I want wings this is where I choose to go.

  • May 16, 2026

    This restaurant is illegally charging a fee for payments using debit cards! It’s legal to have a fee for using CREDIT cards but it’s prohibited for DEBIT both federally and according to major credit card network Policies. When I brought it to their attention the manager/worker said they are just doing what the owner told them to do and they claimed they have been on calls with lawyers who say it’s “ok” based on some technicality of how they word it. I have reported them to Visa as well as to the state and I encourage others to do the same.

  • May 15, 2026

    Papa Bees is AWESOME! The wings are fantastic! Great size, portion and sauce! I had the garlic parm 10 wings with "small" fry!! The small is NOT small lol! The garlic parm was excellent; the other 2 in my group got the hot wings and they loved them! Service is great, atmosphere is great- and I'll definitely be taking friends and family back there soon!!

  • May 11, 2026

    1st and last time. I called ahead an order for a burger and was told 15-20 minutes. I get there 23 minutes after I ordered and I am told they will START my burger. I ask what the point of ordering ahead and being told 15-20 minutes was and was told "we don't start wings until you get here. I reminded them I ordered a burger not wings and was told to talk to the manager. I go speak to the manager - Tristan and what I got was an unapologetic and another "that's how we do things". I explained the whole reason I ordered ahead was because I was running late for a trip, and she shrugged - Lack of being upfront when I called and simply giving a shit by the manager Tristen is enough of a reason I won't be back.

  • April 26, 2026

    Rly amazing customer service; ordered wings/shrimp right before they closed & it was still cooked to perfection! Delicious 🤌👩‍🍳🍗🍤✨ The atmosphere is inviting, and it’d be a super nice play to have a low-key sports bar night during the wk, or even w family over the wkend 🎉

  • April 25, 2026

    Chicken wings are a hit!

  • April 25, 2026

    Best buffalo chicken wings in the Orlando metro area, hands down. Hot Garlic wings are the most popular for a reason. Friendly service and great food makes this a top tier option. One area to improve would be to fix some of the TVs. Not always working properly.

Overall Score

50 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 0/20
    None listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.4★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
4 to 9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 9 PM
Friday
11 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
12 to 9 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. January 9, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 9 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
  2. July 16, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 4 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
  3. July 11, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Extension given, pending

    2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
  4. July 10, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)

Safer options nearby

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This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: January 9, 2026