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BUFFALO WILD WINGS 540

2479 W INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD, Daytona Beach FL 32114 · 386-872-3300

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats385
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7407018
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut lettuce 46f, cheese sauce 46f -reach in cooler drawers -hamburger 45f, chicken 45f
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled behind dish machine
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 16, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut lettuce 46f, cheese sauce 46f -reach in cooler drawers -hamburger 45f, chicken 45f
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2026 · -cut lettuce 49F, operator discarded -cheese sauce 46F, sliced tomatoes 52F, shredded lettuce 52F, shredded chicken 46F -reach in cooler drawers: coleslaw 48F, hamburger 47-52F, chicken 48F, per operator less than 1 hour, employee relocated to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled behind dish machine
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 16, 2026 · Time Extended
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with no soap. -employee rinse hands in 3 compartment sink rise water
High priority/12A-20-4/Warning
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a sink and surface solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -bar drink measuring
High priority/22-50-4/Warning
Sink and surface sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -bar 0 ppm corrected to 4.7
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut lettuce 46f, cheese sauce 46f -reach in cooler drawers -hamburger 45f, chicken 45f
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -cart with glasses in front of handsink at bar
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. -outside bar at 2 sinks -outside bar waitstaion
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Clean linens stored on floor. -bags on towels on floor in storage room
Basic/21-17-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled behind dish machine
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Wiping cloth sink and surface sanitizer sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -o ppm corrected to 4.7
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High priority/12A-28-4
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -outside bar near 3 compartment sink
High priority/29-34-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -new hires
Intermediate/11-26-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount
Basic/22-20-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -water floor appears to be leaking from ice bin
Basic/36-22-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet at outside bar spraying water out lever
Basic/29-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -on floor under handsink at bar
High priority/41-24-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -ice in handsink at soda station
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handsink at outside bar
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler drawers gaskets and wait station cooler gaskets soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Water leaking from under ice bin at bar. Water leaking onto floor
Basic/29-11-4
Feb 7, 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 ▾
Pepsi Water line leaking at outside bar. Per manager tech has been called and is coming today.
Basic/29-11-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -bar glass cooler
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -chicken walk in cooler green shelves soiled -interior of glass cooler at outside bar with broken pieces of glass at bottom of cooler -shelves soiled in storage closet by bar
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind dish machine
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -date of completion not filled out on several certificates
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Ceiling tile missing. -office
Basic/36-36-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -exterior of oven
Basic/22-08-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at mop sink and behind dish machine
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe. -water leaking from pipe at water heater.
Basic/29-11-4
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -glasses bottle stored hanging by single service items at bar
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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. -observed one certificate
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -by keg walk in cooler
Basic/51-11-4
Ice bin at out side bar leaking water onto floor.
Basic/29-08-4
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of Togo boxes on floor
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind Dishmachine
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -2. On floor under bar equipment
High priority/41-24-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -by keg walk in cooler
Basic/51-11-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gasket soiled on reach in cooler drawers -gasket soiled on dressing cooler -Exterior of floor fan
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind Dishmachine
Basic/36-27-5
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with ice from bags in walk in freezer
Basic/36-10-4

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