BUFFALO WILD WINGS
4015 S DALE MABRY HWY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33611
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran bar glass machine multiple times, tested at 0ppm **Warning**
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. Ran high temperature dish machine multiple times, temperatures recorded: 133.7F, 118.6F, 118.1F. 3 comp sink set up for manually sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on cook line. 1 live fly at bar. **Warning**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server drop off dirty dishes then go to server isle to run food. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler next to steam well on cook line: Pico (45F – Cold Holding); Sliced tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); Guacamole (46F – Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (47F – Cold Holding); Mac n cheese (45F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of bar soda holder soiled with a slimy build up **Warning**
22-56-4Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran Dish machine rinse multiple times, final rinse temperatures are: 157F, 164F, 165F. Minimum final rinse temperature is 180F on date plate of the dish machine. **Warning**
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink at bar **Warning**
16-54-4Intermediate – Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Ran dish machine multiple times, wash temperatures are 101F, 113F, 101F. Proper wash temperature is 150F minimum on date plate of the dish machine. Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. On top. **Warning**
Basic 7
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee sitting down prepping food with their drink on prep table next to them **Warning**
13-02-4Basic – Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Pans on clean shelf **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cooks line soiled with food debris **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease Gasket to walk-ins soiled/stained **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean pans on shelves in dish room **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:17 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.