Buffalo Wild Wings
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Buffalo Wild Wings nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Among Bradenton restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in chronological order and not all signed by employee when last used. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two 12in x 12in holes above electrical panel near mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed garbage dumpster missing drain plug. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
82
Jan 5, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed items in reach in cooler above 41 F on cook line Chicken Tender (45F - Cold Holding); Scallops (48F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated they were prepped in the morning put on the line approximately 30 mins before temperatures were taken. Manager removed items and placed them in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on shelf above raw pork in walk in cooler. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/25. Informed manager of license renewal. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in chronological order and not all signed by employee when last used. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in bar area. Manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed two missing ceiling tiles above expo line in kitchen. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees personal drink stored on prep table next to beans on expo line. Manager removed drink from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table next to cook line. Employee removed phone and sanitized prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of cooking oil on floor next to handwashing sink near cook line. Employee removed oil and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed two 12in x 12in holes above electrical panel near mop sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed several knives stored in crack between prep tables on cook line. Employee removed knives from crack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed garbage dumpster missing drain plug. **Warning**
33-11-4
37
Sep 30, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed open case of bacon stored over oranges in walk-in cooler. Manager moved bacon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink across from dish machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink across from dish machine.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle below oven in kitchen. Manager labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black slimy buildup.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee bottle of water at drink station.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets hanging on shelf with food products. Manager moved jackets. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
52
Jul 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of napkins and food boxes stored on floor in servers area.
25-05-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed strong rotten odor coming from bar area. Couldn't isolate area where source of odor is coming from.
36-64-5
90
Nov 22, 2022
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed large hole in wall adjacent to hot water heater. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers on cook's line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed buildup interior of dish machine. Operator in process of cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
86
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher room. Manager stated a plumber was called to fix the problem.
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of soda stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floors in. The Walk-in cooler left side of the cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine chute. Main ice machine in the kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 3x2 foot hole in the wall next to the hot water heater.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Convection and microwave oven on the cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach in cooler on the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of drawer reach in coolers on the cook line soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in the walk-in cooler right side of the cook line soiled.
36-50-4
58
Jul 25, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); cut mandarin oranges (45F - Cold Holding) in southwest center line reach in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-22: Observed in South West Reachin Cooler Mandarin Oranges 53F, Cut Tomatoes 47F, Salsa 48F, Sour Cream 61F, Shredded Cheese 57F, Lettuce 54F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo Wild Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Wild Wings on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wild Wings?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wild Wings.
How does Buffalo Wild Wings compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Buffalo Wild Wings most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bradenton average of 83.
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 three times per year on average.
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