Buffalo Wild Wings
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Buffalo Wild Wings 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Pembroke Pines average 79, so Buffalo Wild Wings trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed TCS cheese cold held at 44F in flip top cooler. Per operator, cheese transfer from walk in cooler 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on walls in kitchen.
35A-02-7
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed accumulation light shield missing in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on reach in cooler gaskets in bar.
22-16-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on walk in freezer floor.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
61
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink at cook line block with rolling food cart. Operator relocate cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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 1 food manager certification expired on 7/18/2025
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. In dishwashing area
31B-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with food items stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed a light shield missing in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
64
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw chicken in refrigerator drawer cold held at 47F. Per operator,chicken transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on chicken for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall at mop sink.
35A-02-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed cases with produces stored over cheese cake and pico. Operator removed cheese cake and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Jun 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.not thermo labels, not hot water temperature thermometer on site.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee bathrooms.
27-16-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in cook line, manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of ice on floor, inside walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
74
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -Observed employees training with Hospitality Resource.. no training date. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with rolling cart and floor fan. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
67
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects in bar areas.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink blocked with garbage containers.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -Observed Employees training with Hospitality Resource.. no date of training **Admin Complaint**
53B-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water on floor next to beer cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with ice cream stored in walk-in freezer. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
Mar 6, 2023
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. Grill station - lower cooling drawers- spicy jack cheese (47F - Cold Holding); American sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding), Employee is cleaning upper compartments of station, employee stated Food held less than 4:hours, operator placed back both containers of cheese, inside WIC **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training records are missing issue date and employee information, only has names.
53B-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working on cook line wearing a gold watch, after manager instructed employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. WIF missing latch door
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of WIF"
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside WIF, ice build on door, curtains and floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooling drawers below grill stove, build up of food debris and grease.
22-16-4
58
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo Wild Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Wild Wings on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wild Wings?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wild Wings.
How does Buffalo Wild Wings compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Buffalo Wild Wings most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Buffalo Wild Wings' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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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