Buffalo Wild Wings
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Buffalo Wild Wings has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Buffalo Wild Wings' latest score is in line with the North Smithfield average of 82. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 24, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster area has an accumulation of leaf litter and debris. Refuse areas shall be maintained free of debris to prevent harborage conditions.
5-501.115
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of sauces are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the dining room, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep units and cold drawers have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The bar glass chillers have an accumulation of ice at bottom shelf. PIC stated units are scheduled for deep clean today.
4-601.11(B)
82
Mar 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The sink & surface concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink at the bar and in buckets was 272/704 parts per million (ppm) as indicated on the test strip. The concentration of sink and surface in the sanitizing solution must be between 272/704 and 700/1875 ppm. Buckets and sink were refilled to proper concentration.
4-501.114
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep units and cold drawers have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered. PIC informed.
5-501.113
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination
Inspector notes: Staff were observed handling clean and sanitized drinkware, touching the lip surface, with bare hands. PIC informed.
4-904.11
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Dec 5, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. PIC stated a work order was placed on 12/3/2023. All equipment and utensils in the kitchen are to be sanitized in the 3 bay sink.
4-601.11(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the table beneath the grill, and cold drawers have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris. The cooler used for storing bar glasses has an accumulation of soil residue, debris, and glass shards.
4-602.13
82
Nov 21, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (vegetable slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Vegetable slicer was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Cooked onions observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Fruits or vegetables not washed before use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Limes were not washed before being cut. Raw fruits and vegetables must be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before they are cut. Disposed.
3-302.15
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils (blender bowl) are not stored inverted. Water observed in blender bowl, and in stacked plastic bar cups. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils must be air dried.
4-901.11
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Clean kitchen towels observed stored on the floor in the manager's office. Clean towels must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-801.11
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination
Inspector notes: Bar glasses observed stored inverted in bar glass refrigerator with the lip contact surface submerged in unclean stagnant water at the bottom of the unit. Bar glasses were taken to be cleaned and sanitized, and the bar glass storage unit is to be cleaned and sanitized before storing glasses inside.
4-904.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor in the kitchen. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris: prep units cold drawer units the area beneath the grill the floor drying fan the storage table for the floor drying fan The bar glass storage unit has an accumulation of dirty stagnant water.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Two lights beneath the hood were nonfunctional during inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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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 Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buffalo Wild Wings?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Buffalo Wild Wings.
How does Buffalo Wild Wings compare to other restaurants in North Smithfield?
Buffalo Wild Wings most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Smithfield 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 two times per year on average.
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