Buffalo Wild Wings

5316 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

American

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Buffalo Wild Wings has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Feb 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Buffalo Wild Wings is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A HAIR RESTRAIN WHILE PREPPING.

Oct 10, 2025

License

1 minor violation.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION (PREP AREA/WALK-IN COOLER) THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER MACHINE (DINING AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NEW EMPLOYEES HAVE 30 DAYS FROM HIRE TO OBTAIN PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER?S TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Jan 9, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF(LEFT) PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Jan 9, 2023

License

2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS INFORMING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME SPLASH OVER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR PLUMBING TO PREVENT SPLASH OVER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buffalo Wild Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Wild Wings on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wild Wings?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two 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 two 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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