Buffalo Wild Wings

5235 University Pkwy, Bradenton, FL 34201

American

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Buffalo Wild Wings has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Bradenton restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters on the right side of cook line.

23-03-4

Oct 13, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 C02 tanks next to ice machine not secured.

51-11-4

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel dispenser at the cook line malfunctioning. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door in the syrup room. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed 2 employees on the cook line not changing gloves or washing hands when changing tasks, talking on his cell phone, and handling equipment then preparing ready to eat food.

12A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at 2 bar handwashing sinks. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed heavy lime scale build up on the inside of dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-23-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 CO2 tanks not secured to the left of the ice machine in the back room.

51-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal cell phone stored on the kitchen cooking line.

40-06-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed 2 bar hand washing sinks without proper signage for handwashing.

31B-04-4

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris and grease on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of food debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris and grease.

36-34-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop stored inside cooked onions in reach-in cooler drawer on cook line. Operator removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan on cook line soiled with dust. Employee unplugged and moved fan to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers in bar area not inverted. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buffalo Wild Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Wild Wings on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wild Wings?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” 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 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.

Has Buffalo Wild Wings' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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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