Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
67
Score
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around nine violations to closer to 12 violations.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
The city-wide average is 69, putting Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device for hot water sanitizing dish machine. Machine tested at 163F at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked metal food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in kitchen at time of inspection. Floor under fryers soiled with old grease.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoodle handle in bulk pico at time of inspection. Operator removed spoodle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of fryers soiled by old grease at time of inspection.
23-03-4
67
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink tested 3010 ppm lactic acid, manager remade tested 1875 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 45 F- retemp 47F in prep cooler next to grill. Manager began to place tomatoes on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. For high temp dish machine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Portion cup in hand wash sink next to dish machine.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand wash sink on cook line to put in macaroni and cheese.
31A-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers above 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom door left open.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door bathroom door not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 154 F high temp. Establishment not using dish machine at time of inspection. Discussed using 3 compartment sink until dish machine is working properly.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of beef on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid open.
33-29-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in cut lettuce.
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink next to wing walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
25
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 46 F, macaroni and cheese 44 F- retemp 41 F, chicken 44 F- retemp 42 F in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee placed on ice in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bottles on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink next to chicken walk in cooler.
31B-04-4
58
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 46 F - retell 43 F, cut tomatoes 47 F- retemp 46 F, cheese 47 F- retemp 43 F, sautéed onions 45 F- retemp 43 F in reach in cooler next to grill. Employee placed on ice at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in handwash sink at bar.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Next to beer cooler.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler with dressings. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to walk in freezer. Cups wet nesting at bar. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave door handle broken next to fryers.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
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. Tongs handle in celery. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket next to sandwich bags.
21-44-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table with seasonings. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
45
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler near ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Cutting board near ice machine. **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: No employee training provided at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler near ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Cutting board near ice machine. **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: Cups wet nesting at bar. **Admin Complaint**
24-08-4
74
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler near ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in potato wedges in reach in freezer. Operator removed bowl at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler near ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink over reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag over reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing near mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce on floor next to walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Scoop handle in cheese and lettuce, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
52
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Four employee training certificates expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled above 3 Compartment Sink, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: Chemical spray bottle not labeled at mop sink. **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Near dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in disrepair near mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-09: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
50
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp dish machine reached 154 F. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Four employee training certificates expired. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled above 3 Compartment Sink, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Retemped 99 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Near dish machine. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
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 on cook line. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in disrepair near mop sink. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
37
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 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. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm for sink and surface. Operator emptied at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-51-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled at handwash sink on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom missing covered trash can.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups wet nesting at bar. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container cracked on rack next to walk in freezer, operator discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bacon in reach in cooler on cook line.
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Trays on floor next to walk in cooler.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
58
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind grill soiled with build up of grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
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 Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar.
How does Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Riverview average of 69.
Has Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.
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