Buffalo Wild Wings
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings stretching back to 2022. Buffalo Wild Wings was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Buffalo Wild Wings' latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AT THE BOTTOM WITH A SMALL OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS IN THE MOP SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS.
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Oct 9, 2025
License
5 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR UNDER POP SYRUP BOXES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE IN SAME AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE REACH IN PREP FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FRONT PREP REACH IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS
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Jul 31, 2025
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE REACH IN FREEZER (FRIES KEPT)IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AT THE PREP STATION TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Jun 27, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Aug 23, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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95
Aug 13, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2598538 ON 8/2/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Aug 2, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES FROM THE LAST HEALTH INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT TO ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN AND VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON BOXES OF STOCK AND THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Apr 5, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MUST OBTAIN BODY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS OR PROVIDE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT/DIARRHEA KIT AS LISTED IN DESCRIPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 31, 2022
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: SEE #2. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MUST OBTAIN BODY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS OR PROVIDE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT/DIARRHEA KIT AS LISTED IN DESCRIPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT/RECEIPT. ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND BE PRESENT AT TIMES OF INSPECTION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP UNDERNREATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP FOR ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM PEST ENTRY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo Wild Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Wild Wings on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wild Wings?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wild Wings.
Has Buffalo Wild Wings' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Buffalo Wild Wings means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Buffalo Wild Wings inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buffalo Wild Wings is inspected around two times per year on average.
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