Buffalo Wild Wings
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
61
Score
Buffalo Wild Wings has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Cutler Bay average 70, so Buffalo Wild Wings trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee removed his watch and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed food handler training missing DOB , trainer info and the date training was provided. **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at the front line without beard guard. Manager provided it. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting by the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside the floor of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout the kitchen area.
36-11-4
61
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee certificate incomplete with missing DOB, Business Name, and date training was completed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed employee certificate incomplete with missing DOB, Business Name, and date training was completed. **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at the bar with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed soda gun at the bar with mold like substance. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting stored on clean equipment shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed plastic containers wet nesting stored on clean equipment shelves. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area cracked tiles. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed in kitchen area cracked tiles. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing tile grout on the floor through out kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: durable. Observed missing tile grout on the floor through out kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets of walk in coolers and walk in freezer soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed door gaskets of walk in coolers and walk in freezer soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 compartment sink in at the bar in disrepair, leaking through handle when turned on. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: 3 compartment sink in at the bar in disrepair, leaking through handle when turned on. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water on the floor under the 3 compartment sink at the bar, inside the walk in cooler, and also under the three compartment sink and dishwasher closest to dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed standing water on the floor under the 3 compartment sink at the bar, inside the walk in cooler, and also under the three compartment sink and dishwasher closest to dry storage area. **Time Extended**
29-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor of 3 compartment sink and floor counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed standing water on the floor of 3 compartment sink and floor counter. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
58
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in prep area pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (48F - Cold Holding). Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Observe male employee continue to cook after touching his beard without washing hands. Employee was coached on proper procedures. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live flies total, one in the bar, 4 near the dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in prep area pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (48F - Cold Holding). Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at the bar with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager was unable to explain how thermometer is calibrated. Manager was coached on procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee certificate incomplete with missing DOB, Business Name, and date training was completed. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license displayed expire October 1, 2025. Operator has paid the fee. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed male employee cooking with a watch on. Employee removed watch **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee cooking with no beard guard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting stored on clean equipment shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the inside of the walk in freezer in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor of 3 compartment sink and floor counter. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor behind the stove soiled with accumulation of grease. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area cracked tiles.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing tile grout on the floor through out kitchen area.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of French fries stored in the floor of the walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets of walk in coolers and walk in freezer soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors at the bar of the establishment. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic food containers on clean storage rack. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. 3 compartment sink in at the bar in disrepair, leaking through handle when turned on. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water on the floor under the 3 compartment sink at the bar, inside the walk in cooler, and also under the three compartment sink and dishwasher closest to dry storage area. **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prepping table and not in sanitizer bucket. **Warning**
21-12-4
18
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no back flow preventer on splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at chicken walk in cooler soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at drying shelf at ware washing area wet nesting. Manager removed items to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave wave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
74
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside walk in chicken cooler. Operator mopped floor immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip container at the dry station. Operator installed drip container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in chicken cooler with soiled fan covers. Operator wiped down immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
78
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven located next to the flat grill in the kitchen has some grease accumulation.
22-08-4
95
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed dishwasher machine at bar area 0 ppm, instructed manager to used DM in the kitchen or three compartment sink until DM is fixed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: During the call back inspection manager stated that bar dish machine was not giving the right temperature for sanitizing, instructed manager to use DM in the kitchen or three compartment sink until DM is fixed. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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. Observed dishwasher machine at bar area 0 ppm, instructed manager to used DM in the kitchen or three compartment sink until DM is fixed. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, manager drained the solution and refilled it with sanitizer water at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed temperature gauge indicating DM temp 178, double checked with paper Thermometer and the label turned blacked reaching the correct temperature. **Warning**
16-38-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket solution 0 ppm. Manager charged the water to a solution with a 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
61
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler located in the cook line in front of the flat grill observed mac and cheese (47F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (56F - Cold Holding), as per manager and employee for less than 1 hour. Employee added ice to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the oven located in the cook line soiled with grease accumulation.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. HWS located in the cook-line interior soiled with some slime accumulation.
23-03-4
78
Aug 11, 2022
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. From the ceiling by the dishwasher in the kitchen area.
29-11-4
86
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 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. Observed Dishwasher-at the Bar area (Chlorine 0ppm), manager was instructed to use only the dishwasher from the kitchen or the 3 compartment sink until the dishwasher is fixed.
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cook line in reach in coolers located next o the flat grill and in front of the flat grill observed cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (60 F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); avocado mixed (45F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (50 F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated that food was held in these units for less than 4 hours, manager and employees transferred food to the walk in cooler for a rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the dishwashing area
36-36-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler cooler floor near the fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under the prep sink near the dishwashing area.
29-19-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Mac and cheese thawing in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the ceiling by the 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed WC sanitizer solution at 0 ppm.
21-08-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo Wild Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Wild Wings on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wild Wings?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wild Wings.
How does Buffalo Wild Wings compare to other restaurants in Cutler Bay?
Buffalo Wild Wings most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Cutler Bay average of 70.
Has Buffalo Wild Wings' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Buffalo Wild Wings 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buffalo Wild Wings is inspected around three times per year on average.
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