BUFFALO WILD WINGS
1940 WELLS RD, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904.215.4969
Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect in kitchen area. One live flying insect at bar three compartment sink.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Proof of food handler training for Nate W expired 4-27-2024.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handle to wing warmer holding unit by fryers has soil residues.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing under triple sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One cook wearing a watch. Cook removed watch.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven has build up of food debris.
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect in kitchen area. One live flying insect at bar three compartment sink.
Jul 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect in kitchen area. One live flying insect at bar three compartment sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed macaroni and cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to walk in cooler. Per manager, all products in same unit overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed macaroni and cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler next to walk in cooler. Per manager, all products in same unit overnight.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of two nozzles on bar soda machine has build up inside. Manager removed nozzles for cleaning during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Potato tots stored on the ground in walk in freezer. Manager moved tots to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underplating around soda nozzles on both machines is soiled. Gasket on beer walk in cooler is soiled.
Apr 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese in flip top reach in cooler at 47F.per employee, cheese placed in cooler from walk in cooler approximately 1.5 hours prior. Cheese moved to walk in freezer to quickly chill. Ranch dressing at expo area at 47F. Per employee, dressing brought from walk in cooler 1.75 hours prior. Dressing moved to walk in freezer and temperature 15 minutes later at 42F.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee cooler and bag in walk in cooler stored over pickles and tomatoes. Manager put all in bin and labeled the bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on left stand up reach in cooler in bar is torn.
Food stored on floor. Case of bread on floor of walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sign at side of bar states "Proper Hand Wash Procedures". Two signs at service station in dining room state, "Proper Hand Washing" and "Hand Wash Sink Only". Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111 via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underplating around nozzles on soda machine beside the bar is soiled.
Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Right auto faucet in men's restroom is not working.
Unclean building components/attachments. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Water softener salt stored on the ground in outside Riser Room.
Oct 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed macaroni and cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler closest to the walk in freezer. Observed a gap on the bottom drawer between the seal and the unit. Per employee, all products have been in the same unit overnight. Also observed cut tomato (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler near fryers. Per employee, both products have been in the same unit overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed macaroni and cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (53F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler closest to the walk in freezer. Observed a gap on the bottom drawer between the seal and the unit. Per employee, all products have been in the same unit overnight. Also observed cut tomato (52F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler near fryers. Per employee, both products have been in the same unit overnight.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holding ranch dressing on time control. No written procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5022-090 and operator completed during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid under sink in women's restroom. Employee identified as peroxide cleaner and labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen, prep and ware washing are soiled. Fan guards in main walk in cooler are soiled.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One cook wearing a bracelet and the other cook wearing a watch. Both removed jewelry.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle on right microwave in kitchen is missing. Gasket on left reach in cooler in bar area is torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door jamb of walk in cooler by fryers with black/white mold-like substance and grease build up from fryers. Both soda machines have build up on underplating around nozzles.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Establishment uses Ecolab Sink and Surface sanitizer. Three compartment sink in the bar tested at 0ppm. Operator remade solution within manufacturer's guidelines of 700ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sautéed onions in flip top reach in cooler on fryer side of cook line at 45F. Per employee, sautéed onions were made on Sunday and have been in the cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed sautéed onions in flip top reach in cooler on fryer side of cook line at 45F. Per employee, sautéed onions were made on Sunday and have been in the cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach in cooler closest to walk in cooler has heavy black staining.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen are soiled. Floor under and behind the fryers is soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler are dusty. Vents at back office are dusty. Walk in cooler floor is soiled.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cooks with beards with no beard guard.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underplating around soda nozzles on soda machines at patio service area and side of the bar are soiled. Employee began cleaning during inspection.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Portioned ranch dressing cups at service line held with ice on bottom only with product above chill line at 64F. Per employee, dressing removed from walk in cooler 2.5 hours prior. Employee placed dressing in walk in cooler.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink across from dishmachine. Manager replaced towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen, ware washing and dry storage soiled. Walls in chicken walk in cooler are soiled. Floor in walk in freezer is soiled. Fan guards in produce walk in cooler are dusty.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beer walk in cooler door gasket is soiled. Fan guards in beer walk in cooler are dusty. Soda machine under plating around nozzles at machine near patio door and near beer walk in cooler are soiled.
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