Buffalo Wild Wings
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Myers restaurant scores 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler with chicken wings buildup of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind fryers with buildup of oil and grease.
36-73-4
86
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for less than 10 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw chicken wings stored over ready to eat queso dip in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken wings to raw chicken shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken at corner next to hand washing sink at end of cook's line closest to walk in freezer.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups stacked in server side station closest to outside patio wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean cambro containers on rack next to sandwich station.
16-46-4
64
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cook's line remove used single use gloves, put on new gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink by walk in freezer was out of paper towels. Operator refilled towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink behind bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood covers over flat top and fryers with dripping grease.
23-03-4
70
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
47
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cook's line touch pants and pockets with gloved hands and plate ready to eat food in single service styrofoam to go container without changing gloves. Discussed proper glove usage and hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken tenders 54F and raw ground beef patties at 53F held at 2 hours in reach in cooler under flat top. Operator had product moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in server side station. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink behind bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles with pink liquid by server side station in dining room.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed accumulation of debris on top of dishwasher.
16-21-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink across from Raw chicken and beef walk-in cooler and at hand washing sink behind bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food on cook's line without a hair restraint.
13-03-4
47
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
27
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels by hand washing sink across from walk-in cooler .
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage on shelf above above reach in cooler at salad station.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing wrist band while preparing food on cooks line.
13-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent lights above paper to go containers on wire racks with no shield. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers on wire rack next to walk-in freezer.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
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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 Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wild Wings?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wild Wings.
How does Buffalo Wild Wings compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Buffalo Wild Wings most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Buffalo Wild Wings' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings have averaged around six 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 two times per year on average.
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