Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar was last inspected on Apr 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor in walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Largo average 75, so Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped water and replenished. Measuring 140F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (119F - Hot Holding), operator reheated in microwave for 2 minutes and stirred, second temp 173F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored on prep counter over freezers. Operator moved jacket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on yellow plastic containers on clean shelf. Operator soaking to remove food. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet at hand wash sink next to walk in cooler across from dry storage shelf.
29-11-4
64
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal strainer stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in bar area. Operator removed strainer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator placed items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At back box soda area 2 CO2 tanks not secured. Employee secured during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to clean gloves. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at service station near bar area stacked before drying. Employee removed all place in drying rack. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Deli cooler at cook line near fryers
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. White bucket of pickles on floor on walk in cooler. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle touching cut leafy greens at cook line. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean plastic container on drying rack. Employee moved to dish pit. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Employee but in dish pit to clean and remove sticker. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
67
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun novel inside soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar sink. Was replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at bar service station stacked before drying
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of shortening on floor. Management moved to shelves **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. During inspection observed handle for despising raw chicken wings in cooler touching raw chicken. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
67
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
Dec 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Gaps in floor with visible water. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Dec 7, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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. 0 ppm dishwasher at bar. 0 ppm dishwasher in kitchen. Manager replaced Sanitizer. Both Still at 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook put raw burger patties on grill changed gloves no hand wash then prepared new chicken wing order touched metal plate.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table chilli (120F - Hot Holding) manager threw away
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Gaps in floor with visible water.
36-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle used for cut leafy greens handle in food
10-06-5
45
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
29
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
27
Aug 4, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 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. -Dishwasher in bar (Chlorine 0ppm) Discussed using three compartment sink until dish machine is working Operator disconnected dishwashing machine and stated that he will contact maintenance during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -employees at cooks line washed hands for less than 10 seconds Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator during the inspection
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun in bar has accumulation of residue
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -in the bar area Operator replenished during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -in the bar area Operator replenished during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray at dish drying rack
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink above tortilla chips at cooks line
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cellphone above prep station adjacent of cooks line
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at cooks line **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers at dish drying rack -plastic cups in bar area
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -cracked fryer basket at cooks line
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -at cooks line -at soda fountain syrup
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -container with flour on floor in walk-in freezer -containers with food on the floor in walk-in cooler Employee moved items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven at cooks line has accumulation of food residue -microwave handles above prep station has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -left of sauces on cooks line
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -microwave handle above prep station have accumulation of food residue -reach in cooler drawers at cooks line have accumulation of food residue -hood filters have accumulation of grease -reach in freezer drawer at cooks line have accumulation of food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
29
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor in walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar.
How does Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar 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 Grill and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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