Buffalo Wild Wings
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
35
Score
Inspectors have visited Buffalo Wild Wings nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 13 violations per visit versus roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Homestead restaurant, which scores around 70. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed cheese sauce (92F - Reheating) at steam table. As per manager reheated 30 minutes ago. Employee reheated cheese sauce. Recheck; cheese sauce (142F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03E-03-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed bags of shredded lettuce,shredded cabbage,shredded cheese opened not date marked after opening. Observed containers with cheese sauce and chili not dated.As per manager opened a day prior. Manager dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink bar area and hand sink ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand sink by ice machine.
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By kitchen and prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink container stored on top of prep table across cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer door torn across warmers.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor has accumulation of food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of fries, chili and cheese sauce stored on floor at Walk in freezer. As per manager received products today morning. Employee started to stored properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled inside walk in coolers.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) across walk in cooler. Employee prepared new solution. Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
35
Aug 12, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at cook line at dishwashing area and under storage racks at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Only observed at dishwashing area. **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold-like substance on walls on 3 compartment sink at dishwashing area. Also on wall by dishwasher machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
78
Aug 11, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 3 hours. Operator moved all food from reach in cooler to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 small flying insects at the bar by soda dispenser. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached operator on proper hand washing procedures. **Warning**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed cooked chili containers not date marked on rack at walk in cooler, as per operator over 24 hours, operator dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ac unit drain line into hand wash sink next to clock in area at kitchen area,operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues on hand wash sink at dishwashing area, operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink at dishwashing area, operator restocked during inspection. Also observed by clock in area at kitchen area. Operator restocked during inspection.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink next to clock in area at kitchen, operator restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked mushrooms opened bag on rack at walk in cooler. Operator dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food on top of food case at walk in freezer, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at cook line at dishwashing area and under storage racks at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cook line, operator placed a new sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drinks on rack at walk in freezer, operator removed drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside drawers at cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed veggie burgers container not covered on rack at walk in freezer, also observed shortening case not covered on rack next to warmer at cook line, operator closed container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold-like substance on walls on 3 compartment sink at dishwashing area. Also on wall by dishwasher machine. **Warning**
36-27-5
21
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
22-35-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled containers on drawers at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under fryers at cook line, also at walk in freezer.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of fries stored on walk in freezer floor, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed next to ice machine. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all unit at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
21-12-4
52
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (49F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding)on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee food was stored since last night. Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese sauce (49F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (48F - Cold Holding)on reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee food was stored since last night. Employee discarded food. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line , also at the bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Still no training for Latonya, Anthony, Channel and Phillip. As per Manager Cheneika no longer with the company. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on pico de gallo container at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed at preparation sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door by chicken cooler. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the bar area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler units at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at chicken walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
43
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Observed Latonya M., Anthony N., Cheneika P., Channel R. Phillip T. Food handlers still expired, as per Manager employees are working more than a year. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed Latonya M., Anthony N., Channel R. Phillip T. Food handlers still expired, as per Manager employees are working more than a year. As per Manager Cheneika is no longer with the company. **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observe under preparation sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe in all units at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
25
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) as per chef, pico de gallo is from previous day. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line soiled. Observed interior of prep sink soiled with mold like substance.
22-02-4
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. Observed Dylan Zayas and Anthony Norman food safety certificates expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear bottle stored near oven missing label.
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease under fryers at cookline.
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed container in walk in cooler used to store wings in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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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 Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wild Wings?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wild Wings.
How does Buffalo Wild Wings compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Buffalo Wild Wings most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Buffalo Wild Wings' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Buffalo Wild Wings means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Buffalo Wild Wings inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buffalo Wild Wings is inspected around three times per year on average.
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