Buffalo Wild Wings
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2016, Buffalo Wild Wings has 21 inspections in the public record. Buffalo Wild Wings was last inspected on Apr 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 12 times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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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
Apr 16, 2026
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINERS, DISHES CRATES, ETC STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR WAREWASHING/ PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS FROM FLOORS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER SANITIZING SOLUTION TO BE INADEQUATE FOR PROPERLY SANITIZNG WIPING CLOTHES IN BETWEEN USES. SANITIZING SOLUTION DISCARDED AND REMADE IMMEDIATELY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS IN CORNERS NEAR PIPES, DRAINS, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND HEAVY COOKING AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT, BEHIND DISHWASHERS, AND ICE MACHINE, AND IN CORNERS IN WAITER STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DRY, CLEAN DISHES STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 8, 2026
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLER'S ON SITE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS AND MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH SERVSAFE FOOD MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR A HAND DRYER MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WASH SOLUTION OF CUP WAREWASHING MACHNE ON PREMISES AT 124F. INSTRUCTED THAT HIGH TEMP WAREWASHING MACHINE MUST WASH AT, AT LEAST 160F AND SANITIZE AT 180F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIUON. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN DRINK FOUNTAINS AND IN BAR WHERE GLASSES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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May 30, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.111 OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180�F FOR FINAL RINSE. TAG REMAINS ON EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED CONVENIENT FOR THE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT TIME OF REINSPECTION TO WASH HANDS AFTER LOADING DIRTY DISHES AND BEFORE UNLOADING CLEAN DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED PER SUPERVISOR #316 EXTENSION PENDING
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED DARK GROOVES IN PLASTIC CUTTING BOARDS. SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS TO REMOVE ALL DARK GROOVES. IF DARK GROOVES CANNOT BE REMOVED, REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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May 22, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180F FOR FINAL RINSE. MACHINE WAS BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE LOADING DIRTY DISHES INTO CONVEYER DISHWASHER WITH GLOVED HANDS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE UNLOADING CLEAN DISHES WITH SAME CONTAMINATED GLOVED HANDS. EDUCATION PROVIDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE ACCESS TO HANDWASHING SINK FOR TO THE EMPLOYEE LOADING DIRTY DISHES AND UTENSILS AND UNLOADING CLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS. MUST INSTALL ADDITONAL HANDWASHING SINK THAT IS CONVENIENT TO THE THE PERSON LOADING DIRTY DISHES AND UTENSILS AND UNLOADING CLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING COOKED CHICKEN IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK GROVES IN PLASTIC CUTTING BOARDS BOARDS. SANITIZE ALL CUTTINGBOARDS TO REMOVE ALL DARK GROOVES. IF DARK GROOVES CAN NOT BE REMOVED, REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND SINK NEAR WALK IN COOLERS. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER LARGE EQIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 4, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS WITH RUST, DIRT, AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 9, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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May 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE WOMEN BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 90.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT RNNING WATER AT SERVER STATIONS HANDWASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 66.2F-72.6F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA AND SERVER STATION 1. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND ALSO SERVER STATION 1. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE BAR AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT NOT FLOWING WHEN TURNED ON. ALSO OBSERVED THE LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM NOT WORKING DUE TO THE HANDLE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Mar 30, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER DRAINING VERY SLOW AT WAITER STATION HAND SINK(RIGHT SIDE FROM ENTRANCE). WATER TEMPERATURE AT MEN'S HAND SINK (RIGHT SIDE) FOUND AT 93.7F. MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 23, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/15/2022, REPORT #2554397. #58-FOUND MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER FRYERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRAINING VERY SLOW AT WAITER STATION HAND SINK(RIGHT SIDE FROM ENTRANCE). WATER TEMPERATURE AT MEN'S HAND SINK (RIGHT SIDE) FOUND AT 93.7F. MUST REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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70
Apr 15, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN GLASS AND OLD SPILLS INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN BEER COOLER IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. FOUND THE FAUCET HANDLE ON THE LEFT SINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE ACCUMULATION OF TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA, UNDERNEATH THE WING FRYERS IN THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE BAR EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WING WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FACILITY CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR COOKS LINE HANDWASHING SINK CLOSEST TO THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT HOT WATER; WATER TEMPERATURE IS AT 87.0 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AND MAXIMUM OF 120 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING WINGS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS (TO-GO BOXES) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR EXPO LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN GLASS AND OLD SPILLS INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN BEER COOLER IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE RIGHT HANDWASH SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS CURRENTLY TAPED OFF AND NOT BEING USED; CUSTOMERS/EMPLOYEES INSTRUCTED TO USE THE LEFT HANDWASH SINK THAT IS OPERABLE AND PROVIDES HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. FOUND THE FAUCET HANDLE ON THE LEFT SINK IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE ACCUMULATION OF TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA, UNDERNEATH THE WING FRYERS IN THE COOKS LINE, AND UNDERNEATH THE BAR EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WING WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FACILITY CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 18, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 11, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2359504, DATED 1/28/20: #58 OBSERVED A LARGE ACCUMULATION OF TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE FRYERS UNDER THE DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE SODA SYRUP SHELVING UNIT MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jan 28, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TESTING STRIPS/DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2290783 ON 5/31/19: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED ONLY 3 OF THE 7 CERTIFIED MANAGERS HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF ICE ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN FREEZER. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING WATER AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP OF THE KITCHEN ON THE LEFT SIDE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A LARGE ACCUMULATION OF TRASH, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE FRYERS UNDER THE DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE SODA SYRUP SHELVING UNIT MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
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64
May 31, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SLANTED STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN THE BAR AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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86
Jun 14, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed two broken door gaskets at the small refrigerators across from the fryers. Must replace. Observed condenser in the walk in cooler has a small leak. Must repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed an overly excessive buildup of food debris on the floor under and behind the fryers. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers in the toilet rooms have an accumulation of dust/debris. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed an overly excessive buildup of food debris on the sides and inside the fryers. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain.
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82
Jun 7, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Observed evidence of pest activity during inspection. Facility has about 50 rodent droppings on the floor bases throughout prep and bar area. Observed about 20 small flies near the soda lines. Observed about 15 small ants along floor bases in prep area. Must remove all pests and pest evidence, clean, sanitize and maintain areas. Facility advised to contact pest control provider for further service. Serious Violation # 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed two broken door gaskets at the small refrigerators across from the fryers. Must replace. Observed condenser in the walk in cooler has a small leak. Must repair.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers in the toilet rooms have an accumulation of dust/debris. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain.
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86
Feb 15, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BOTH SERVER STATIONS LOCATED AT FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH ON WALL UNDER THE TABLE WHERE TRASH CANS STORED IN BOTH SERVER STATIONS LOCATED AT FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE UNUSED HOT HOLDING DRAWERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDON INSIDE AND BETWEEN RAIL TRACKS AND MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION.
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Jun 16, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FAN GUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP TABLE,GRILL TABLE & SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP ,BAR, DISH WASHING AREAS AND WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM INTAKE UNIT VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE UPPER WALL TRIM NEAR BAR AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLDS AT FRONT AND KITCHEN PATIO DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT WAIT STATION HAND SINK AND LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR CONDIMENT COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA & FRONT PICK UP .
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 18, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA FLOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES,FRYERS.
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Jan 12, 2016
License
No violations found.
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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 Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wild Wings?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wild Wings.
Has Buffalo Wild Wings' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent 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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