Buffalo Wild Wings 515
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Buffalo Wild Wings 515 has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
Across the inspection history, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
By comparison, the average St. Augustine facility scores 81, putting Buffalo Wild Wings 515 on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cooked chicken wings on Time Temperature Controlled for Safety with no time mark. ( per Person In Charge, 16 min time hold on wings ). Manager turned on digital timer. Items were placed just few mins ago per manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at prep line. All purpose cleaner. Moved by manager.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink with water supply turned off. Per Person In Charge , recent plumbing issues requiring water to be turned off. Work in progress.
27-16-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container and food bag by prep area. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
64
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling area near host has water leak.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups behind bar area wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath back door near mop sink.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled.
36-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign in men's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine in back server area soiled. Soda gun holsters soiled. Operator had employee start cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water expo cooler near dry storage.
29-49-6
67
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
26
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed one training certificate missing the completion and expiration dates.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. In womens restroom observed lack of water pressure at double handwash sink on left side.
27-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign present in family restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed hanging rack of clean lids with wall mounts made of unsealed wood.
14-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In main server station observed mold-like substance buildup in back right corner.
22-20-5
70
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In middle of reach-in cooler on cook line observed, cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (45F - Cold Holding); mac and cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cooler has been open a lot for last hour during rush and was able to supply temperature log recorded four hours prior to inspection. All logged temps recorded as below 41F and ambient temperature recorded at 30F. Operator placed all items in walk-in cooler/ and or freezer to cool rapidly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Behind bar observed sanitizer bucket and spray bottle stored in handwash sink. Operator removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In server station observed containers of silverware with handles not facing out. Operator asked employees to correct during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-18-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sink and surface compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 170ppm. Operator remade bucket and observed 700ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple vents in kitchen area with dust buildup.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo Wild Wings 515 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Wild Wings 515 on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wild Wings 515?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wild Wings 515.
How does Buffalo Wild Wings 515 compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Buffalo Wild Wings 515 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Buffalo Wild Wings 515's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings 515 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Buffalo Wild Wings 515 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Buffalo Wild Wings 515 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buffalo Wild Wings 515 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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