Buffalo Wild Wings
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings, the earliest from 2022. Buffalo Wild Wings was last inspected on Feb 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Pinellas Park sits at 82, putting Buffalo Wild Wings on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stacked at bar not dried before stacked
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled gaskets at cook line deli cooler right side
23-03-4
90
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink near dishwater with knife inside. Employee moved Buckets used for beer inside bar hand wash sink. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups on bar stacked with visible water inside cups stacked before drying. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of breaded pickles on floor of walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
55
Sep 30, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Under three compartment sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next to rack storing soda syrup boxes. Manager cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
90
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Behind dish machine. Manager discarded emitting strip. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara sauce (92F - Hot Holding) Employee reheated marinara to 165F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic wet nesting in server areas in dinning room.
24-08-4
58
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near chemical storage 2 live flies near beer taps at bar **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handle in celery at service line, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler
36-50-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Both soda guns at bar
29-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portioning cup in salt pepper mixture, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
67
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies at dish machine area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water at hand washing sink in prep area near ice machine. Manager turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front hand washing sink server area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone in prep. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave, oven
22-08-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo Wild Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Wild Wings on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wild Wings?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wild Wings.
How does Buffalo Wild Wings compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?
Buffalo Wild Wings most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Pinellas Park average of 82.
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 low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Buffalo Wild Wings means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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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