BUFFALO WILD WINGS 539
US 27
Clermont, Florida, 32711
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at triple sink
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -servers scooping ice making drinks wearing a bracelet
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on cook line Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior fryer cabinets. -underside soda nozzles at outside bar. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -bar
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior ice bins at bar -interior spray hose at dish machine -cutting board on cook line
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in multiple reach in drawers on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -over beer cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans stored on dish rack in dishroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -door to patio bar Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -entry to walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -patio bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of tea machine -underside of soda machine at all server area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -bar reach in coolers, interior bar and patio bar -reach in freezer on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at spigot across from handwashing sink on patio. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose at dish machine in kitchen -dish racks in dish room -soda gun at patio bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -2 handwashing sinks blocked at bar, one with broken glasses and 1 with cooler shelf - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: 1 handwashing sink blocked **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -1 new employee Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/18/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
19
Total
26
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -kitchen
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in multiple reach in drawers on cook line.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -over beer cooler
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout kitchen
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 in reach in cooler at patio bar.
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Warning
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 cooks on cook line Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans stored on dish rack in dishroom
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -door to patio bar Repeat Violation
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -entry to walk in freezer
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -touching top of soda machine at server station
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided copy to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -patio bar
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of tea machine -underside of soda machine at all server area.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -bar reach in coolers, interior bar and patio bar -reach in freezer on cook line
- 33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. -dishwasher area and handwashing sink near grill side of cook line.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -10 flying insects near mop sink Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at spigot across from handwashing sink on patio.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose at dish machine in kitchen -dish racks in dish room -soda gun at patio bar
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -2 handwashing sinks blocked at bar, one with broken glasses and 1 with cooler shelf
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink by fryers on cook line Corrected On-Site
- 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. -1 new employee Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 26 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 19 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - bottle of water stored on cooks line. Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - bag n box soda
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cooks line - oven on cooks line.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - tomatoes stored over ready to eat condiments in walk-in cooler.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored in hand sink at front bar. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Interior of fryers on cooks line.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - stainless steel scrubbier stored in hand sink on cooks line. - spray bottle of cleaner stored in hand sink at front bar. Corrected On-Site
- 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. -1 new hire
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three compartment sink at bar.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Case of chicken breast in walk in freezer.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee move trash can and then continue working with food.
- 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. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/4/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/4/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle broke on microwave next to breading station
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Food boats and bucket on top of cooks line Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders 46-49 at the breading station Less than four hours and placed in walk in freezer for temperature recovery, then was 41-43 twenty minutes later Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Two Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Dish room
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 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. Several expired in May 2023
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/4/2023 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).