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BUFFALO WILD WINGS

11401 NW 12 ST UNIT E526, Sweetwater FL 33172

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats299
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2332529
Grade history
NOV 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
SEP 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

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

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added no vacuum breaker under breaker. Operator installed vacuum breaker at the time of inspection.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at wane washing area and under ice machine.
Basic/36-22-4
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at men restroom used by food handling staff, staff fix it.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 22, 2025Inspection 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 mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed bat rear storage area over rear exit door.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at some preparation tables.
Basic/14-09-4
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with dust above dishmachine.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed male employee wearing a watch while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting near walk in wing cooler. Also observed plastic cups wet nesting at servers station near bar.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board near fryer. Operator removed.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed nozzle of dump sink soiled near dishmachine.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusted/soiled AC return at kitchen hall entrance
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen line preparation tables.
Basic/14-09-4
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several white cutting boards located across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on floor near ice machine. Operator removed from floor immediately.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed produce walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung up to dry near dishwashing area. Operator hung up mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed one wiping cloth located across cook line not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution. Operator discarded cloth immediately.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured by kitchen back entrance.
Basic/51-11-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching fries inside reach in freezer. Operator removed scoop.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife in standing water at 80°F on prep table inside kitchen. Operator place container on grill to reheat water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light missing shield right over kitchen back entrance.
Basic/38-07-4
Oct 3, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray hose at three compartment soiled. Operator cleaned immediately.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site

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.