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BUFFALO WILD WINGS

1219 S FEDERAL HWY, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 508-372-8069

Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats238
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1624075
Grade history
MAY 24
AUG 24
DEC 24
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese (95F - Hot Holding) and marinara (102F - Hot Holding) in steam table next to cook line. Items placed in unit less than three hours ago per operator. Operator reheated food in microwave to 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2019050285Sep 6, 2019Oct 31, 2019$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Old labels stuck to food containers and lids after cleaning stored on cleaned utensil rack in warewash area.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed dry wiping cloths soiled with food stains stored in container on cutting board opposite cookline in kitchen.
Basic/21-10-4/Warning
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on splitter added. Observed orange hose attached to splitter.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Light not functioning. Two lights not functioning at hood in kitchen.
Basic/36-62-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cookline in kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to several food containers and lids after cleaning and stored on cleaned utensil rack in ware wash area.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Water leaking from pipe at the hand sink in the kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop drain.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at the mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Ice buildup on bottom shelf in reach-in freezer next to cook line in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher located near triple sink in ware wash area.
/45-02-4
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in the bottom of single and double door reach-in freezers at the cookline in the kitchen and ice buildup behind condenser unit in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese (95F - Hot Holding) and marinara (102F - Hot Holding) in steam table next to cook line. Items placed in unit less than three hours ago per operator. Operator reheated food in microwave to 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in Traulsen reach-in freezer in the kitchen at cookline.
Basic/14-69-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on cutting board opposite cook line.
Basic/21-12-4
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb, on mop sink in storage area.
High priority/29-34-4
Ice buildup in Traulsen reach-in freezer, in the kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door gaskets in prep area.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed in prep area and dry storage area. Operator removed and discarded
High priority/41-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at area around soda nozzles at wait station soda fountain
Intermediate/22-02-4

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.