Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 14 times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Oldsmar average 82, so Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up of food debris around sauce pumps.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottle and towels stored in hand wash sink behind bar. Bartender removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board behind the bar has cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups behind the bar were stacked before they were completely dry. Discussed the need to let dishes and utensils air dry completely before they are stacked.
24-08-4
74
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener accumulated with black substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multi-colored cutting boards under prep table grooved.
14-09-4
86
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook used Cell phone, changed gloves but no hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato sauce 46F cold hold. Cheese shredded 45F cold hold, pasta salad 45F cold hold, pico 45F cold hold. Foods were moved to refrigerator prior to opening less than 1 hour ago. Operator moved all foods to an alternate unit until the cooler can be repaired. Repairman already in the building. **Warning**
03A-02-5
74
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor fan with dust accumulation in kitchen . Reviewed with manager .
23-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - clean pans on shell in dry storage room . Reviewed with manager . Manager inverted pans .Corrected on site -Chill stick stored on floor in walk in freezer . Manager had chill stick cleaned and sanitized then properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food ( plastic bottles of water ) stored on floor in storage area near office
08B-38-4
86
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked green beans in warmer at 125 F , cooked rice 112 F under 15 minutes -manager reheated beans to 170 F cooked rice , 163 F cooked beans **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kelli's CFM expired 1/2023 - scheduled training for 2/26/24 - Rose CFM present
53A-01-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employee drink on top area of reach in cooler in kitchen -manager discarded drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in kitchen . Reviewed with manager
21-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler - reviewed with manager food storage
08B-17-4
67
Dec 14, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle broken on microwave on line.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of dish washer. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Single door cooler in server alley.
29-49-6
74
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of dish washer.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching Mac n cheese product. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
78
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Recently hired employees. Emailed operator employee health reporting agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table near walk-in cooler. Employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in coolers gaskets on doors in kitchen.
23-03-4
78
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand wash sinks in the kitchen - manager stocked hand wash sinks - discussed proper hand washing and that hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at wait stations in dining area - manager placed soap in dispensers **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area near dish washing area
35B-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth smart power sink and surface compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Manager changed solutions - recheck 200 ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Stored food ( containers of chicken ) not covered in wings cooler - manager covered food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Feb 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar.
How does Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Oldsmar?
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Oldsmar average of 82.
Has Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 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 Grill & 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 & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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