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BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL AND BAR

BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL AND BAR in NORTH PORT has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

18379 Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34287
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10863437

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on handles, on reach in coolers on line, in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on grill line. Repeat Violation
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on ground around dumpster. Also trash can at front door is over flowing.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - 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.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sinks in server locations with food debris residue inside. Observed operator cleaning sinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8838866

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed through out dish washing area, cutting boards put away with grooves through out. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambro stacked wet nesting on drying rack. Observed operator separate cambros. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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 Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8720930

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime build up inside dish washer at bar.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torngasket in reach in cooler at bar.
  • 14-13-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-02-4:Basic - 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.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8460803

  • 22-20-5:Basic - 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
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on drying rack in dish area with grooves throughout them.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - 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.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 24-18-4:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342936

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed soda cups in server station where Togo is, wet nesting. Repeat Violation
  • 24-18-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site