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BUFFALO WILD WINGS

3750 US HWY 98 · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33810

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 26, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3770148
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13890654
DBPR license6307945

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority7 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

Intermediate 7

#3Intermediate31A-07-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Hand sink showing on 2010 approved plans in dish area was removed and no other hand sink available in area **Warning**

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#4Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in server area blocked by container. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

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#5Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – Last plans on file were approved back in 2010. Dish machine moved out of corner to where old hand sink was installed. Hand wash sink in dish area was fully removed. Closest hand sink across kitchen over 30feet away. Hand sink at server station/ dump sink not currently assigned as a designated hand sink, but is on approved plans from 2010. No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**

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#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to dump sink in server station area. **Warning**

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#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At dump sink hand sink combo in server station.

#8Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some training cards missing completion date, legible name of employee. **Warning**

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#9Intermediate53B-09-4

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopies of Hospitality Resource supply certificates **Warning**

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Basic 2

#1Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand and dump sink combo at server station.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Observed soiled vents at bar and dusty duct work at bar area. Discussed additional cleaning **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 27, 2026 11:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
5 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.