BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL & BAR
2055 BADLANDS DR, Brandon FL 33511 · 952-516-8175
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Bacon (50F - Cold Holding). Observed in chef base cooler. Operator placed ice on bacon.
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,260
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022020898 | Mar 8, 2022 | Mar 2, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2022059634 | Sep 2, 2022 | Feb 22, 2023 | $300 |
| 3--2021049749 | Oct 19, 2021 | Jan 4, 2022 | $800 |
| 3--2021020989 | Jan 8, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $160 |
| 3--2015044542 | Sep 23, 2015 | Dec 22, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested at 136F.
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. One certificate expired, Wylie
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At bar tea station. Operator separated to dry.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Bacon (50F - Cold Holding). Observed in chef base cooler. Operator placed ice on bacon.
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Dec 17, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink. Operator replaced towels.
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. No reporting agreements available. Emailed reporting agreement to operator.
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 17 valid training certificates for 40 employees.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed at 3 compartment sink. Operator replaced drain cover.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Case of onion rings on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed on shelf.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Portion cups and lids stored on the floor at takeout counter. Clamshell containers on the floor in bar back area. Operator placed items on shelf
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed takeout containers stored on the floor in employee restroom. Operator removed and placed on dry storage shelf.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bottom of dessert chef base cooler.
Oct 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in freezer digital display reads 183F.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at server station. Manager moved and separated to dry.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Sep 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in freezer digital display reads 183F.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested at 149F.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at server station hand sink. Operator replaced.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at server station. Manager moved and separated to dry.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Apr 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in freezer showed 166f Walk in cooler for produce showed -21f
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. Missing certificates for over 30 team members
Apr 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line by steam well: guacamole with tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (45F - Cold Holding); slice tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding)
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in freezer showed 166f Walk in cooler for produce showed -21f
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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. Missing certificates for over 30 team members
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. Certificates expired for two employees
Jan 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Dishmachine at bar tested at 0ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plastic food containers on clean dish rack soiled. Manager removed to dish area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink. Manager replaced
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler at wait station.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed case of tomatoes stored over bags of marinara sauce in walk in cooler. Manager placed tomatoes on bottom shelf
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing at mop sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 4 bags of salt stored on floor in dry storage area adjacent to dish machine, container of pickles stored on floor in walk-in produce cooler Observed employee discard bucket of pickles
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on floor in walk-in freezer
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table on cookline
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.