Buffalo Wild Wings 538
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings 538, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
Among Casselberry restaurants, the typical score is 65; Buffalo Wild Wings 538 is comfortably above that bar. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -sink and surface 1300ppm -operator diluted -500ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun at outside bar soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink at Togo hot box taken out of order due to drain overflowing -operator states maintenance ticket has been places
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles damaged outside of employee restroom **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -through kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -produce cooler door handle
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -outside bar dish machine non functional
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -employee restroom -under 3 compartment sink in main kitchen
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -accumulation of grease under fryers in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in cooler
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. -green dumpster
33-11-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -employee restroomn
36-64-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
16-48-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -bar dish machine draining water onto floor under hand wash sink
29-03-4
39
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile next to vent above dish washing machine shows signs of water damage and accumulation of mold like substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent above HWS next to front counter heavy accumulation of dust -vent above dishwashing machine accumulation of mold like substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -accumulation of food debris on top of dishwashing machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -operator moved containers with old labels back to dish washing area**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -HWS at wait station drain pipe leaking onto floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
78
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -dishwasher machine in rear of kitchen **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. -employee restroom **Warning**
32-11-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -HWS next to front counter max temp 78F -HWS at small wait station right of double projector screens max 81F **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile next to vent above dish washing machine shows signs of water damage and accumulation of mold like substance **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent above HWS next to front counter heavy accumulation of dust -vent above dishwashing machine accumulation of mold like substance **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -accumulation of food debris on top of dishwashing machine **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -operator moved containers with old labels back to dish washing area**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -HWS at wait station drain pipe leaking onto floor **Warning**
29-11-4
55
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook wearing watch
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - server station
36-22-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - expo cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
78
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
16-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - employee restroom in back **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - in back area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - outdoor bar Dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Machine is unplugged due to electrical problems. Manager states that employees bring dirty items to warewash station in kitchen for cleaning. Viewed emails and work orders showing repair efforts are being made. Next unannounced per Leslie Martin. **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - behind soda nozzles on drink station in server area - top of dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - outside mop sink, not in use, collecting water and breeding mosquitoes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
70
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of surface cleaner stored in hand sink in employee bathroom. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. - outdoor bar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-15-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - employee restroom in back **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - in back area. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 1 on floor below dish machine. Manager removed and cleaned area. Next unannounced visit per Doreen Montgomery. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. - outdoor bar Dish machine. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - line cook wearing watch **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - behind soda nozzles on drink station in server area - top of dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. - outside mop sink, not in use, collecting water and breeding mosquitoes. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - expo cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. - orange extension cord stored on top of bag in box soda syrup. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-03-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. - ice bin in server station. Manager closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. - at out bar. Soda holster draining into hand sink. Manager added waste line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-17-4
39
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -outside bar chlorine 0 ppm
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touched face then continued to work with food
12A-10-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
22-57-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -3 small fly insects under 3 compartment sink
35A-02-6
High Priority - Sink and surface not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -O ppm corrected to 2.11 **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Mac and cheese 44f placed in walk in cooler
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda nozzle at soda near door
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -dining soda station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -first hand sink at outside bar
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -outside rear door
51-11-4
Basic - Employee drinking from a open container at soda station in dining room.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filter soiled with dust and grease at cookline -hood filter dusty over oven -chicken walk in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -waitstation
29-49-6
16
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac n cheese (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded products.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hanging on employee drink rack. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink across from expo. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on expo. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo Wild Wings 538 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Wild Wings 538 on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wild Wings 538?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wild Wings 538.
How does Buffalo Wild Wings 538 compare to other restaurants in Casselberry?
Buffalo Wild Wings 538 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is higher than the Casselberry average of 65.
Has Buffalo Wild Wings 538's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings 538 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Buffalo Wild Wings 538 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 538 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buffalo Wild Wings 538 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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