Buffalo Wild Wings 540
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
55
Score
Buffalo Wild Wings 540 appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Daytona Beach average 71, so Buffalo Wild Wings 540 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Pepsi Water line leaking at outside bar. Per manager tech has been called and is coming today.
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -bar glass cooler
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -chicken walk in cooler green shelves soiled -interior of glass cooler at outside bar with broken pieces of glass at bottom of cooler -shelves soiled in storage closet by bar
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind dish machine
36-27-5
74
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -date of completion not filled out on several certificates
53B-10-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -exterior of oven
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at mop sink and behind dish machine
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe . -water leaking from pipe at water heater.
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -office
36-36-4
74
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -glasses bottle stored hanging by single service items at bar **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. -observed one certificate
53B-13-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of Togo boxes on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind Dishmachine
36-27-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -by keg walk in cooler
51-11-4
Basic - Ice bin at out side bar leaking water onto floor.
29-08-4
58
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Mar 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -outside bar handsink of east side of bar
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dishmachine
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling vent missing Cookline.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water damage to ceiling by front door , pan of water on floor
36-32-5
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. -outside bar establishment uses 3 compartment sink and dishwasher in the kitchen
16-55-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of bread container in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -mold like substance on wall around Mopsink -behind Dishmachine
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -breading **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. -bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: Using 3 compartment sink Per manager has called tech **Time Extended**
22-57-6
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. -outside bar, per manager dishmachine not work **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket tape to lid of reach in cooler on cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer debris on floor ice cubes from bags of ice **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: Improved **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go containers on floor in promo closet **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
70
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flies by container of towels **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. - behind drink station in both server area **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach crawling on floor by dishmachine -2 live roaches crawling on wall by dishmachine Per manager calling pest control **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Sliced cheese 49f advised to keep a lower level **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. -bar **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -fan blocking sink at outside bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Cookline,by prep sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -outside bar northside **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead on floor by shelves in Dishmachine area **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. -outside bar, per manager dishmachine not work **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket tape to lid of reach in cooler on cookline **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer debris on floor ice cubes from bags of ice **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go containers on floor in promo closet **Warning**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo Wild Wings 540 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Wild Wings 540 on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wild Wings 540?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wild Wings 540.
How does Buffalo Wild Wings 540 compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Buffalo Wild Wings 540 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Buffalo Wild Wings 540's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings 540 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Buffalo Wild Wings 540 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 540 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buffalo Wild Wings 540 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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