BUFFALO WILD WINGS #293
13230 CITY STATION DRIVE, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904.757.5777
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 16 visits since September 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in bar area across from dishwashing machine. Operator cleaned up and discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022050605 | Jul 12, 2022 | Dec 9, 2022 | $800 |
| 5--2021040730 | Aug 24, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 9, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. At booth across from togo counter, Observed one dead roach on floor in gap between booth and wall at table 141. Manager cleaned and discarded dead roach.
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink at pass thru window removed. Operator stated they submitted plans with handwash sink removed. Called district office, per Robert P. no plans have been submitted, 60 callback to give operator time to submit plans and have approved.
Jan 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach in bar area across from dishwashing machine. Operator cleaned up and discarded.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in the following areas: 1 on floor next to AV tower and 1 on floor at service station across from AV tower. Operator cleaned up and discarded dead roaches.
Nov 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in flip top reach-in cooler on back wall, cut lettuce (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (50F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (54F - Cold Holding); chopped chicken (47f, 48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48-50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken tenders (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated she took temp at 9 am and cooler was at 38f. Lid/drawers opened for lunch rush. Ambient temp 44f after 20 minutes of being closed. Manager voluntarily discarded items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line, handwash sink across from fryers, no paper towels. Manager stocked.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed handwash sink in wait station next to pass thru window, no plans approved.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. At dish area, metal shelves above dish machine have rust that has pitted surface.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, plastic containers stacked before air drying.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, ceiling soiled with residue. At cook line, floor under equipment has grease build up. At cook line, walls have build up of residue, including walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer doors. In chicken walk-in cooler, floor under racks has build up of chicken residue. At dish area, wall,has build up of black mold-like substance. At bar walk-in cooler, floor soiled with liquid residue.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler ext to office, bag of onions stored on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, handwash sink across from fryers has build up of food debris and residue. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler drawer gaskets soiled.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line reach-in cooler drawer, shredded chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler recently, in walk-in cooler prior. Manager moved to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool. Chicken 41f when retemped.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At bar, ice scoop and holder have black mold-like substance. Operator moved to be cleaned.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At wait station handwash sink, no paper towels. Operator stocked during inspection.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. At dish area, metal shelves above dish machine have rust that has pitted surface.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area on clean dish shelves, plastic containers stacked before air drying. At bar, plastic cups stacked before air drying.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, back wall soiled. At cook line, floor at fryers has grease build up. In chicken walk-in cooler, walls soiled. At dish area, wall has build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. At dish area, top,of dish machine has build up.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish area on hanging rack, multiple plastic luds have old labels.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, reach-in cooler at grill has debris and standing water. At cook line, chip drawer has build up of food debris.
Jan 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler drawers under flat top, raw hamburger stored over bags of sauces, no solid divider between drawers. Operator moved hamburger to bottom drawers.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At end of cook line, interior of knife holder soiled. Operator moved to clean.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar, handwash sink on wait station side missing paper towels. Operator supplied.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple certificates missing date of birth.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Lime build up inside of dish machine. Also, top has build up of debris.
Drain cover(s) missing. At cook line, drain cover missing on floor drain by fry station.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee drink on shelf above flip top reach-in cooler. Operator moved.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In wait station walk-in cooler, employee lunch cooler on shelf with customer food. Operator removed cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. At drink station by bar, grate on soda dispenser drain tray rusted.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At cook line, one floor tile missing at fry station. At cook line, cove tile next to fry station in disrepair.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall next to chicken walk-in cooler has grease build up. In chicken walk-in cooler, walls soiled. At cook line, wall under handwash sink near walk-in freezer soiled. At wait station, ceiling vents near office have dust build up. At wait station, floor under ice machine soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, reach-in cooler under flat top has soiled interior.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At wait station dish area, lime away stored on upper shelf above clean dish area. Operator moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At wait station handwash sink, no paper towels. Operator supplied.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple certificates missing date of birth.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. At wait station area, interior of dish machine has line build up.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At cook line, Standing water on floor under convection oven. Operator stated they just cleaned floor, removed water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. At cook line, hood filters over flat top have grease build up. At cook line, sides of fryer and hot holding box have grease build up. At cook line, wire shelves over toaster area have dust build up. At drink station by bar, bottom of soda heads have build up of mold-like substance. At wait station, inside of handwash sink has build up.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At clean dish shelves, slicer and dicer have food debris on blades and plungers. Operator moved to be soaked.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At side wait station in dining room, plastic cups stacked before air drying.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall at fryers have grease build up.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen walk-in freezer, bag of fries on floor. In wait station walk-in cooler, bucket of pickles on floor. Operator moved both items to shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over flattop and fryers have build up. At fryers, sides of fryers and hot holding box have grease build up. At outside precheck station, interior of cabinet soiled, ketchup stored in cabinet. Operator removed ketchup, stated nothing should be stored in cabinet.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In reach-in cooler drawers by flattop, bottom soiled. Also, at side wait station in dining room, interior of slide top on ice bin has black mold-like substance.
Sep 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Dish machine in bar tested 0ppm.
Sep 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 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. Dish machine in bar tested 0ppm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on iced tea brewing station in kitchen. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles for drink dispenser near service bar. Manager states they are ordering new ones.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer for dish machine in bar.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device for high temperature dish machine in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on iced tea brewing station in kitchen. Bottle labeled.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed on floor under service bar. Dead roach discarded.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Unopened employee energy drink stored in walk in freezer. Drink removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. Pans removed to be washed.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle for microwave on cook line is missing.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Walk in cooler door for chicken shows rust.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpsters outside of establishment. Lids closed.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's restroom in dining area. Service company arrived during inspection.
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.