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BUFFALO WILD WINGS

2938 TYRONE BLVD N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33710

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 17, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3335012
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8354270
DBPR license6217267

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#13High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies around bar area 1 live fly office. 4 dead flies in back storage **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. 2 in bar area. 2 in waitress area.

#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ranch dressing (47F – Cold Holding) ranch dressing @1:30 pm 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at waitress area soiled. Fry basket with food debris in dish area on clean shelf's. Soda gun at bar area soiled with mold like substance.

#17Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray chemical bottle hanging on hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Labeled with signs "not a hand sink" plan proviso states 1) A HAND WASH SINK IS REQUIRED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AS LABELED ON THE PLAN. Hand sink outside the bar area for waitress station and in dish area next to dish machine and 3 comp sink have both been taken off line by management.

#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels hand sink bar area. Employee placed towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Both soaps at hand sinks bar area. Employee added soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels. Employee changed batteries. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen next to the office

#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#3Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on cook line.

#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in back storage area. Manager clean area and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Cell phone on cook line table. Ear pods on top of wax paper on cook line. Employee drink on front line table above ready to eat food.

#7Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cup at waitress area. Clean pans in dish are.

#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line.

#9Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on cook line with food debris. Spray nozzles above prep sink and dish sink soiled with substance.

#11Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in walk-in cooler on top shelf.

#12Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun at bar area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 1:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
5 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.