Buffalo Wild Wings
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 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 four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “stored food not covered” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Buffalo Wild Wings' latest score of 64 falls below the Panama City Beach average of 84. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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. Bar dish machine tested at 0 ppm. New jug of sanitizer connected to machine and primed. Tested at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser and multi surface cleaner unlabeled. Manager discarded degreaser and labeled multi surface cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Back door that opens to the outside has a gap at the bottom corner.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on speed rack in walkin cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, under drawers in grill station.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cubes in walkin freezer not covered. Covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certification for Robert.
53A-01-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken sliding doors on ice machine repaired with duct tape.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, in meat walk-in.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Produce walk-in cooler gasket soiled. Speed rack and sheet pans in produce cooler soiled. Dirty duct tape on ice machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled carpet in dining room.
36-10-4
74
Apr 28, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. 1 cook , 2 servers, and 1 bartender on duty at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Fry baskets on floor near walk-in freezer. Manager moved baskets to dish area for cleaning and relocating. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of onion rings on floor in freezer. Manager moved onion rings to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In walk-in cooler.
36-64-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink.
29-20-5
74
Jan 17, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of mandarin oranges in walk-in, dented on seam. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's room sink on left side of counter, maximum temperature of 68F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken wings under fans in walk-in cooler not covered. Manager covered wings at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
70
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken tenders 47F and burgers 52F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders 47F and burgers 52F. Manager threw away. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in kitchen over exposed area and outside of vegetable walk in cooler with build up of mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed chicken juice pooled in front of walk in cooler. Manager had employee cleaning it up and sterilizing the floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed wings in walk in cooler stored under fans not covered. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking with no hair restraint. Employee added hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
55
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken tenders 53F and chicken breast 52F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders 53F and chicken breasts 52F. Manager voluntarily threw away. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in back of kitchen and in bar area. Manager labeled both bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambros and glasses stacked while still wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
64
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper cup with no handle in seasoning. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cambros stacked while wet. Manager unstacked cambros. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed scoop stored on dirty shelf in walk in cooler. Manager took scoop to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-02-4
78
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape holding flooring in place under fryers.
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. Observed employee rinsing and stacking pans after sanitizing. Manager had employee repainting and separate pans for drying. **Corrected On-Site**
22-54-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler dripping water and seal coming off of open top cooler. Manager stated he has already called repairman. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
70
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo Wild Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Wild Wings on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wild Wings?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wild Wings.
How does Buffalo Wild Wings compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
Buffalo Wild Wings most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has Buffalo Wild Wings' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Buffalo Wild Wings 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buffalo Wild Wings is inspected around three times per year on average.
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