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BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL & BAR

BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL & BAR maintains a 3.3/5 food safety rating based on 11 health department inspections in BRANDON. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 11 reports on file

2055 Badlands Drive
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/19/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13599721

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

12/19/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13598751

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**

12/17/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13598308

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 6 basic

  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed at 3 compartment sink. Operator replaced drain cover. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in walk in cooler Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of onion rings on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-18-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bottom of dessert chef base cooler. Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning

10/2/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13526333

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at server station. Manager moved and separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 29-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in freezer digital display reads 183F. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-02: **Time Extended**

9/22/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10880173

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 3 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses at server station. Manager moved and separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Warning
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in freezer digital display reads 183F. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-56-4:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at server station hand sink. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning

4/17/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10819671

Met Inspection Standards

3 int

  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Observed training certificates in process of being completed **Time Extended**

4/15/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10753363

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 5 int

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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) Warning
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - 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 Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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 Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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 Warning

1/13/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10753147

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/3/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8753665

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink. Manager replaced Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler at wait station. Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

12/11/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8491908

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

9/5/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8366239

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing at mop sink
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - 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
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on floor in walk-in freezer
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table on cookline