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BUFFALO WILD WINGS 539

2465 S HWY 27 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3449163
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8738190
DBPR license4508476

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate19 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical26 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#20High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -10 flying insects near mop sink **Warning**

Warning
#21High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at spigot across from handwashing sink on patio.

#22High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#23Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose at dish machine in kitchen -dish racks in dish room -soda gun at patio bar

#24Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -2 handwashing sinks blocked at bar, one with broken glasses and 1 with cooler shelf

#25Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink by fryers on cook line **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#26Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -1 new employee **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 19

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -kitchen

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in multiple reach in drawers on cook line.

#3Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. -over beer cooler

#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout kitchen

#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -1 in reach in cooler at patio bar.

#6Basic33-14-4

Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -2 cooks on cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -pans stored on dish rack in dishroom

#9Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -door to patio bar **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -entry to walk in freezer

#11Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#13Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -touching top of soda machine at server station

#14Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided copy to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -patio bar

#16Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of tea machine -underside of soda machine at all server area.

#17Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#18Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -bar reach in coolers, interior bar and patio bar -reach in freezer on cook line

#19Basic33-06-4

Basic – Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. -dishwasher area and handwashing sink near grill side of cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 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
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.