Buffalo Wild Wings
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Buffalo Wild Wings has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Petersburg restaurant scores 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters at bar are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead insects in wall mount trap at rear exit by dry storage, manager cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of cups behind bars and wait stations, as well as equipment on storage racks. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
82
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cook line: sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) Items moved to walk in freezer to bring down the temperature. Re-temped items at 2:56pm: sliced tomatoes (39F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (41F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (39F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. High temp dish machine in bar area highest temperature recorded was 101 degrees. Discontinue use of dish machine in bar area for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
16-54-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups wet nesting at server stations in dinning room area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink on outside area of bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on pull out drawers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
61
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups at wait station
24-08-4
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 flour in freezer, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
90
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at waitress area soiled with food debris. Soda spray nozzle at bar soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for the high temp dish machine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink next to dish machine. Employee placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle water. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. 3 compartment sink was set up with Triple Sink (700 DDBSA 1875 lactic acid)) **Corrective Action Taken**
16-54-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
55
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. 2 in bar area. 2 in waitress area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: 1 trap at waitress area by bar. No traps at bar are. Manager removed **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ranch dressing (47F - Cold Holding) ranch dressing @1:30 pm 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: No ranch dressing out at time of inspection **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at waitress area soiled. Fry basket with food debris in dish area on clean shelf's. Soda gun at bar area soiled with mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Fry baskets soiled with food debris in Dish area on clean shelves. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cup at waitress area. Clean pans in dish are. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on cook line with food debris. Spray nozzles above prep sink and dish sink soiled with substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun at bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen next to the office - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
45
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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 Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
19
Jul 18, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly on dish rack. Operator killed and sanitizer immediately
35A-02-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets to go station
23-03-4
82
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 flies total at the bottom of 3 liquor bottles that were discarded immediately
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in bar area not landing. 18 flies in dry storage area on boxes. 5 flies total at the bottom of 3 liquor bottles that were discarded immediately
35A-02-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet on shelf in dish area
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. To go station reach in cooler gaskets heavy soil
23-03-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buffalo Wild Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buffalo Wild Wings on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains eight 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 five times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wild Wings.
How does Buffalo Wild Wings compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Buffalo Wild Wings most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Buffalo Wild Wings' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Buffalo Wild Wings have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the 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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