Buffalo Wild Wings
3750 US Hwy 98, Lakeland, FL 33810 · Permanent Food Service · License 6307945
What drove the grade
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 26 complaint inspection7 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic; intermediate violations cost 18 at most-20
- Complaint after follow-up on Nov 2Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score60
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 2, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Last plans on file were approved back in 2010.
No plans submitted.
- First visitAug 26, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate7
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: 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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Hand sink in server area blocked by container. Manager removed
Fixed on the spot
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
At dump sink hand sink combo in server station.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: 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/.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Some training cards missing completion date, legible name of employee.
Basic2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
At hand and dump sink combo at server station.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Observed soiled vents at bar and dusty duct work at bar area.
Discussed additional cleaning
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.