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BUFFALO WILD WINGS 542

7004 INTERNATIONAL DR, Orlando FL 32819 · 407-351-6200

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats262
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5811258
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Three Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1- mop sink 1- by back door, 1- on cooks line
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at service well
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler on dunnage storage rack
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bags By back door on dunnage rack
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups by soda machine
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
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Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing in standing water
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cooks line
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Green scrubber in hand sink in dish room
Intermediate/31A-09-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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
Spray bottle containing clear toxic substance not labeled at mop sink
Intermediate/41-17-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Side store room of bar closest to the kitchen.
Basic/51-11-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Red coated tong on cooks line
Basic/14-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Beverage station on side of bar
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage enclosure not constructed of durable/cleanable materials. Gate missing board
Basic/33-04-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Handle of oven
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided sign
Basic/51-13-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Woman's restroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Under oven Educated to put on top of sheet tray or parchment paper.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Towel in back pocket of employee
Basic/21-10-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Side store room of bar closest to kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Back door
/46-01-4
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Cooks line
/45-05-4
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Philly meat over cooked bacon on speed rack in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. soda machine by to go counter Installed 12/22
Intermediate/29-28-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. Across from oven on cooks line
Basic/36-24-5
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cooks line
Basic/22-08-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cooks line
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. O ppm Hooked up sanitizer and then was 50 ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Mary and Tony expired 7/24
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Installed 12/22 at soda machine by to go area
Intermediate/29-28-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on sandwich top reach in coolers on cooks line
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Plastic Lexon lid cracked in walk in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By mop sink
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Three Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1- mop sink 1- by back door, 1- on cooks line
High priority/35A-02-6
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield on the cooks line closest to the oven
Intermediate/14-04-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Clean bar utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner at the bar
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich top reach in cooler under the microwave shelf on cooks line
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to sandwich top reach in lid on cooks line below shelf of microwave
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dish room, cooks line, bar
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in walk-in cooler inside the condenser
Basic/14-69-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By oven on cooks line
Basic/36-27-5
Women's Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Cooks line
Intermediate/14-04-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish room
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich top cooler under microwave on cooks lone
Basic/14-09-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. At the bar Ticket has been placed and was not on during inspection
Basic/16-55-4/Corrective Action Taken
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle on cooks line
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw boneless nuggets over fries in under punter reach in freezer on cooks line
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Two Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 service line 1 side storage area with CO2 tanks
High priority/35A-02-6
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on sandwich top cooler across from flat top grill on cooks line
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1)By handsink in dish room 2) by hand sink at bar 3) in front of mop sink
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Operator has new door on order
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation

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.