Buffalo Wild Wings Go
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
67
Score
Buffalo Wild Wings Go appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2022. Buffalo Wild Wings Go was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited three times.
Buffalo Wild Wings Go's latest score of 67 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Observed sink and surface buckets sink and surface at 0 DDBSA. Tested triple sink and still at 0 DDBSA.Manager set up bucket with quaternary tablet and tested at 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-51-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on top of reach in cooler on cook line soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth towel in hand sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed cut marks on reach in cooler top cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
67
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2025
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. Observed on the cook line counter: Butter chips (62F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone on their back prep table. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on their back prep table. Operator removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed reach in cooler top cutting board with cut marks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
86
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed temporary mobile air conditioning unit draining into hand sink at entrance to kitchen.
31A-11-4
90
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over cheddar cheese in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Employee placed the beef below the cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored next to single service items on the make line . Employee removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to single service cups in the front counter area. Employee removed the cups. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Provided the form to the operator and they filled out 1 before the end of the in **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Establishment has 13 employees one has their food handler training.
53B-13-5
61
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the standing reach in cooler. Operator switched the meats around. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed insecticide not marked for restaurant use stored in the restaurant. Operator placed insecticide outside. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
74
Dec 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the warewashing vent cover.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee drink on food prep table. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
90
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink
29-34-4
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. Provided paper copy and completed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided paper copy **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
42-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
64
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over shredded cheese. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed operator plan.
11-27-4
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. Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self close back door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
67
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at Hand wash sink at front counter. Employee corrected by adding soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel and soft serve parts in Hand wash sink. Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical sanitizer test strips for quaternary. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Destiny Frazier working since 11/21 without training.
53B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of salty caramel dry powder mix on floor across from office.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bagged trash on ground next to dumpster filled with yogurt cups.Employee corrected by placing in dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer and top of Reachin Freezer unit.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper napkins and food containers stored on floor near office door.
25-05-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo Wild Wings Go last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Wild Wings Go on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wild Wings Go?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wild Wings Go.
How does Buffalo Wild Wings Go compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Buffalo Wild Wings Go most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Buffalo Wild Wings Go's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings Go have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Buffalo Wild Wings Go 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 Go inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buffalo Wild Wings Go is inspected around five times per year on average.
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