BUFFALO WILD WINGS GO
1635 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34239 · 941-217-7373
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the prep reach in cooler. Operator moved the chicken.
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.Observed sink and surface buckets sink and surface at 0 DDBSA. Tested triple sink and still at 0 DDBSA.Manager set up bucket with quaternary tablet and tested at 200ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on top of reach in cooler on cook line soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth towel in hand sink. Manager removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed cut marks on reach in cooler top cutting board.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 936 42 ST, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 936 42 ST, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line counter: Butter chips (62F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them in the reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on their back prep table. Operator removed the drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone on their back prep table. Operator removed the phone.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed reach in cooler top cutting board with cut marks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on walk in cooler fan covers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed stained and grooved cutting board on top of reach in cooler on cook line.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 936 42 ST, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the prep reach in cooler. Operator moved the chicken.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed temporary mobile air conditioning unit draining into hand sink at entrance to kitchen.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 936 42 ST, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over cheddar cheese in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Employee placed the beef below the cheese.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored next to single service items on the make line. Employee removed the drink.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to single service cups in the front counter area. Employee removed the cups.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Provided the form to the operator and they filled out 1 before the end of the in
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. Establishment has 13 employees one has their food handler training.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 936 42 ST, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed insecticide not marked for restaurant use stored in the restaurant. Operator placed insecticide outside.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the standing reach in cooler. Operator switched the meats around.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 936 42 ST, Sarasota — this licence has since moved.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on the warewashing vent cover.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee drink on food prep table. Operator removed drink.
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