BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL AND BAR
18379 TAMIAMI TRAIL, North Port FL 34288 · 941-429-9722
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep line tomatoes 57, guacamole 47, and other items temping out of range. Manager on duty had cooks ice down everything, and called District Manager.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed the maximum temperature of the dishmachine behind the bar at 128F after 3 cycles using a temperature disc. The operator to discontinue use and use the dishmachine located in the kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding) in the grill side reach in cooler. The operator provided a temperature log showing cooked chicken at 39F. The operator to monitor food temperatures.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sinks behind the bar and at the server station near the kitchen exit door.
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Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed a bag of trash on the ground in front of the dumpster. The operator placed the trash in the dumpster.
Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining in the floor underneath the dishmachine behind the bar.
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar. The operator provided soap for the ham sink.
Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of the warewashing machine.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sinks in server locations with food debris residue inside. Observed operator cleaning sinks.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on handles, on reach in coolers on line, in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on grill line.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on ground around dumpster. Also trash can at front door is over flowing.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs hanging on oven door and on splash guard at handwashing sink in kitchen. Observed operator remove and put in dish area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave soiled with dried on food debris. Observed operator cleaning microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed through out dish washing area, cutting boards put away with stains on them
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed through out dish washing area, cutting boards put away with grooves through out.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambro stacked wet nesting on drying rack. Observed operator separate cambros.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on cambros put away clean, old labels stuck on them. Observed operator remove containers and put into dish.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee putting gloves on without washing hands first. Observed operator correcting and coaching.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime build up inside dish washer at bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a Togo container being used to scoop sauce. Observed Operator removing cup and discarding.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torngasket in reach in cooler at bar.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed two cambros stored on clean shelf with baked in food inside. Observed operator removing and throwing away.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed chef knife on magnetic holder that had some food debris on it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some sauces in cambros without identifying lables. Observed employee labeling said item.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed some black mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on drying rack in dish area with grooves throughout them.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed all plastic tumblers throughout restaurant stacked, wet nesting. Observed manager down stacking cups to properly air dry.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the top of exit door at fire exit door in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in all server stations, forks stored handles down. Observed manager inverting all forks to handles up
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep line tomatoes 57, guacamole 47, and other items temping out of range. Manager on duty had cooks ice down everything, and called District Manager.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in bar hand washing sink with sanitizer bucket and other items inside it. Observed manager removing said items from hand washing sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed soda cups in server station where Togo is, wet nesting.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at server station, and bar, silverware stored handles down. Observed manager collecting all silverware and re running them in dishwasher.
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.