Clermont, Lake County

BUFFALO WILD WINGS 539

2465 S HWY 27, Clermont, FL 34711

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
1 High Priority
Feb 23, 2026
City
Clermont
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

35A-02-7

Detail 24390263

High Priority - One Live, small flying insects found on cook line by wing bins.

22-02-4

Detail 24390264

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose at triple sink and dishwasher Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 24390266

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in server area.

16-55-4

Detail 24390261

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -inside bar dish machine is leaking. Dish machine is set to be replaced. Establishment is using triple sink at bar or dish machine in kitchen.

29-18-4

Detail 24390267

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at dish machine.

24-08-4

Detail 24390268

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -containers on dish rack Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 24390259

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under ice machine Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 24390262

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall by hand sink on cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 24390265

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves under wing bins on cook line.

36-27-5

Detail 24390258

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind wings bins on cook line, under hand sink on cook line and by dish machine

29-11-4

Detail 24390260

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mop sink. Dish machine at inside bar is leaking.

Oct 1, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-28-4

Detail 24082029

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -1 expired 11/24 by soda boxes - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 24082028

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -dishes on storage rack in dish area - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24082027

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -caulking on wall by dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Time Extended

Sep 23, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 24058110

High 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. -bar 0 ppm Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 24058096

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw beef in front of raw chicken in reach in drawers on cook line. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 24058100

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -cheesecake on cook line. Operator determined date and marked. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24058105

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose at dish machine -bottom of upright reach in freezer in kitchen -bottom of reach in cooler under tea urns on front line

16-37-1

Detail 24058102

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine for Ecolab, Eco-San

31B-02-4

Detail 24058097

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at indoor bar. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 24058104

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -1 expired 11/24 by soda boxes

24-08-4

Detail 24058099

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -dishes on storage rack in dish area

36-22-4

Detail 24058106

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -outdoor bar

23-03-4

Detail 24058101

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on sauce, celery and carrot reach in cooler on front line, beer reach in cooler at outdoor bar -underside of soda nozzles at outside bar

14-33-4

Detail 24058109

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface-under tea urns on front line.

25-17-4

Detail 24058103

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. -top of reach in cooler at outdoor bar

29-49-6

Detail 24058107

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler under tea urns on front line in kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 24058108

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -caulking on wall by dish machine

29-03-4

Detail 24058098

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface at outdoor bar.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 23622017

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior ice bins at bar -interior spray hose at dish machine -cutting board on cook line

16-37-1

Detail 23622018

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine

29-18-4

Detail 23622013

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at triple sink

13-07-4

Detail 23622012

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -servers scooping ice making drinks wearing a bracelet

13-04-4

Detail 23622015

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

35B-01-4

Detail 23622020

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -front door

23-03-4

Detail 23622016

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior fryer cabinets. -underside soda nozzles at outside bar. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 23622019

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23622014

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -bar

Oct 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 16

29-34-4

Detail 23288232

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at spigot across from handwashing sink on patio. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Time Extended

29-42-4

Detail 23288239

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23288227

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Time Extended

31A-09-4

Detail 23288229

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: 1 handwashing sink blocked Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23288228

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Time Extended

16-21-4

Detail 23288240

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 23288234

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in multiple reach in drawers on cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Time Extended

36-36-4

Detail 23288235

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -over beer cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23288242

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 23288237

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans stored on dish rack in dishroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23288241

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -door to patio bar Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 23288231

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -entry to walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23288238

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 23288236

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -patio bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23288233

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 23288230

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-18: Time Extended

Oct 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 19Total: 26

35A-02-6

Detail 23281914

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

29-34-4

Detail 23281920

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

29-42-4

Detail 23281905

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

22-02-4

Detail 23281915

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

31A-09-4

Detail 23281900

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23281904

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

11-26-1

Detail 23281906

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

16-21-4

Detail 23281899

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

14-01-5

Detail 23281916

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

36-36-4

Detail 23281924

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -over beer cooler

36-34-5

Detail 23281910

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

35A-03-4

Detail 23281908

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

33-14-4

Detail 23281902

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 23281911

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

24-08-4

Detail 23281903

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

35B-01-4

Detail 23281921

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

36-11-4

Detail 23281912

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

33-19-4

Detail 23281917

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

14-69-4

Detail 23281901

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-12-5

Detail 23281907

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

51-13-4

Detail 23281913

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

31B-04-4

Detail 23281909

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

23-03-4

Detail 23281919

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.

33-16-4

Detail 23281922

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 23281923

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

33-06-4

Detail 23281918

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

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

41-10-4

Detail 22712752

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored in hand sink at front bar. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22712759

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 22712761

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Interior of fryers on cooks line.

31A-11-4

Detail 22712758

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - stainless steel scrubbier stored in hand sink on cooks line. - spray bottle of cleaner stored in hand sink at front bar. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22712762

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 hire

12B-07-4

Detail 22712756

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - bottle of water stored on cooks line. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22712757

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

35B-01-4

Detail 22712760

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door

08B-38-4

Detail 22712755

Basic - Food stored on floor. - bag n box soda

22-08-4

Detail 22712753

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

08B-17-4

Detail 22712754

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - tomatoes stored over ready to eat condiments in walk-in cooler.

Jan 4, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-09-4

Detail 22542693

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee move trash can and then continue working with food.

53B-14-5

Detail 22542694

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 22542695

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three compartment sink at bar.

08B-38-4

Detail 22542692

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Case of chicken breast in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 22542696

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.

21-09-4

Detail 22542691

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22177960

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders 46-49 at the breading station Less than four hours and placed in walk in freezer for temperature recovery, then was 41-43 twenty minutes later Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 22177962

High Priority - Two Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Dish room

29-42-4

Detail 22177958

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

53B-14-5

Detail 22177961

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several expired in May 2023

14-11-5

Detail 22177959

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle broke on microwave next to breading station

25-06-4

Detail 22177957

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Food boats and bucket on top of cooks line Corrected On-Site

Sep 16, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

22-57-6

Detail 21361021

High 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. Dish machine in kitchen. Bar dish machine is operating properly. Operator placed a work order.. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21361015

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda machine at wait station and at outside bar - reach in freezer at end of cooks line - oven interior on cooks line - soda gun holster soiled

31B-05-4

Detail 21361020

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at inside bar. Manager replaced batteries. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21361018

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink at end of cooks line closest to managers office.

36-36-4

Detail 21361016

Basic - Ceiling tile missing over water filters and mop sink.

24-06-4

Detail 21361014

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on dirty drawer or rack. Bar coffee mugs stored on soiled shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21361013

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cooks line. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21361022

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at outside bar, door falls off when attempt to open

36-62-4

Detail 21361019

Basic - Light not functioning. Light out over fryers.

23-03-4

Detail 21361023

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice bin at inside bar

33-16-4

Detail 21361012

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-11-4

Detail 21361017

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under two hand sinks at outside bar.

Sep 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 21359620

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21359619

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust and debris, walk in cooler fans soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: Time Extended

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

50-17-2

Detail 21199881

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-22 Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 21199878

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In use wing sauce bowl in hand sink by cooks line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21199880

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Throughout establishment. sink #1 by cook line 87F sink #2 other end of cook line 85F sink #3 by dish room 83F sink #4 at outside bar. 83F Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21199873

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense ice at wait station. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21199874

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust on cook line. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21199872

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 21199877

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21199875

Basic - Food stored on floor. Three boxes of tots and fries on floor in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21199876

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21199879

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust and debris, walk in cooler fans soiled. Warning

Jan 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 20769704

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in hand washing sink by dish pit.

14-69-4

Detail 20769703

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

42-01-4

Detail 20769702

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop bucket. Corrected On-Site

Jul 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

12A-02-4

Detail 20333366

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server loaded dirty dishes in dish machine then grabbed plates of food without washing hands.

41-10-4

Detail 20333372

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cleaner stored on shelf over condiments. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20333367

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by cook line blocked by boxes. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20333370

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in hand washing sink by cook line.

31B-02-4

Detail 20333371

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink by cookline. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20333369

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside top of ice machine.

16-23-4

Detail 20333368

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

08B-38-4

Detail 20333373

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of fries on floor in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20333365

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink soiled in bar. Fan covers in walk in coolers.