BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL AND BAR
18379 TAMIAMI TRAIL · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34288
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-57-6High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sinks behind the bar and at the server station near the kitchen exit door. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
33-09-4Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining in the floor underneath the dishmachine behind the bar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:49 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.