BUFFALO WILD WINGS
701 PIER PARK DR STE 100, Panama City Beach FL 32413 · 850-236-0325
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken tenders 47F and burgers 52F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken 44F, cut lettuce 48F, per manager items in cooler approximately 1 hour. Moved to walk-in cooler during inspection.
No water at grill area hand wash sink. Per manager water turned off because of dripping faucet. Water turned back on at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Per manager bottle contains chlorine sanitizer. Manager dumped product during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf over make table. Manager removed drink at time of inspection.
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Food stored on floor. Cases of fried pickles on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager removed items from floor during inspection.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Ice machine sliding doors lined with duct tape.
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser and multi surface cleaner unlabeled. Manager discarded degreaser and labeled multi surface cleaner.
Back door that opens to the outside has a gap at the bottom corner.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on speed rack in walkin cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, under drawers in grill station.
Stored food not covered. Ice cubes in walkin freezer not covered. Covered at time of inspection.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certification for Robert.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken sliding doors on ice machine repaired with duct tape.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water, in meat walk-in.
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.
Soiled carpet in dining room.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Cases of onion rings on floor in freezer. Manager moved onion rings to shelf.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In walk-in cooler.
Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink.
Jan 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 7, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. Can of mandarin oranges in walk-in, dented on seam. See stop sale.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken wings under fans in walk-in cooler not covered. Manager covered wings at time of inspection.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken tenders 47F and burgers 52F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders 47F and burgers 52F. Manager threw away.
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.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking with no hair restraint. Employee added hair net.
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.
Stored food not covered. Observed wings in walk in cooler stored under fans not covered. Employee covered.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken tenders 53F and chicken breast 52F.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in back of kitchen and in bar area. Manager labeled both bottles.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambros and glasses stacked while still wet.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper cup with no handle in seasoning. Manager removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cambros stacked while wet. Manager unstacked cambros.
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.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.