Largo, Pinellas County

BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL AND BAR

10500 ULMERTON RD STE 476, Largo, FL 33771

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Apr 9, 2026
City
Largo
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

10-05-5

Detail 24503669

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped water and replenished. Measuring 140F. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24503671

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chili (119F - Hot Holding), operator reheated in microwave for 2 minutes and stirred, second temp 173F. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24503672

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored on prep counter over freezers. Operator moved jacket. Corrected On-Site

16-48-4

Detail 24503670

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on yellow plastic containers on clean shelf. Operator soaking to remove food. Corrective Action Taken

29-11-4

Detail 24503673

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at hand wash sink next to walk in cooler across from dry storage shelf.

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 24230952

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal strainer stored inside bowl of hand wash sink in bar area. Operator removed strainer. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24230954

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 24230953

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator placed items on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

51-11-4

Detail 23497844

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At back box soda area 2 CO2 tanks not secured. Employee secured during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23497848

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Next to clean gloves. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23497846

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at service station near bar area stacked before drying. Employee removed all place in drying rack. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23497845

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Deli cooler at cook line near fryers

08B-38-4

Detail 23497841

Basic - Food stored on floor. White bucket of pickles on floor on walk in cooler. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23497843

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle touching cut leafy greens at cook line. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

16-48-4

Detail 23497842

Basic - Old food stuck to clean plastic container on drying rack. Employee moved to dish pit. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23497847

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Employee but in dish pit to clean and remove sticker. Corrected On-Site

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23140916

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun novel inside soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23140920

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar sink. Was replaced Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23140919

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at bar service station stacked before drying

08B-38-4

Detail 23140918

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of shortening on floor. Management moved to shelves Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 23140915

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. During inspection observed handle for despising raw chicken wings in cooler touching raw chicken. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23140917

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

08B-52-4

Detail 22746528

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Box of tortillas wraps stored underneath dripping water. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22746525

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

24-17-4

Detail 22746524

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. During inspection observed a server wiping sanitizer off the silverware right after a washing.

08B-12-5

Detail 22746527

Basic - Stored food not covered. walk in cooler A. Chicken wings. B. Chicken strips C. Chicken nuggets manager replaced.

06-01-5

Detail 22746526

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Casablanca cheese in standard water on table in tub across from dishwasher Corrective Action Taken

Dec 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-12-4

Detail 22514867

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Gaps in floor with visible water. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22514868

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Time Extended

45-02-4

Detail 22514869
  • From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Time Extended

Dec 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 22494130

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. 0 ppm dishwasher at bar. 0 ppm dishwasher in kitchen. Manager replaced Sanitizer. Both Still at 0 ppm Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 22494131

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook put raw burger patties on grill changed gloves no hand wash then prepared new chicken wing order touched metal plate.

03B-01-6

Detail 22494138

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table chilli (120F - Hot Holding) manager threw away

22-02-4

Detail 22494133

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled

31B-03-4

Detail 22494136

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.

36-12-4

Detail 22494135

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Gaps in floor with visible water.

14-69-4

Detail 22494132

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-06-5

Detail 22494134

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle used for cut leafy greens handle in food

45-02-4

Detail 22494137

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 17

03A-02-5

Detail 22212727

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico temp at 1:49 (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese put in freezer temp at 1:49 (44F - Cold Holding); creama (44F - Cooling) Retemp all items 41 at 2:05pm all items put in walk in freezer Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22212729

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spay raid stored in management office stored on liquor shelves. Manager moved Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22212724

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stains

31A-09-4

Detail 22212720

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fryer pan was in Hand washing sink sink

31B-02-4

Detail 22212730

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at bar area

31B-03-4

Detail 22212718

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area

16-21-4

Detail 22212721

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Small dish machine at bar area.

14-09-4

Detail 22212732

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

24-08-4

Detail 22212717

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at bar area.

36-17-5

Detail 22212723

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At cook line

08B-38-4

Detail 22212731

Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 Box of Tortillas chips manager moved Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 22212719

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

51-13-4

Detail 22212728

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

31B-04-4

Detail 22212733

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Service stations

33-16-4

Detail 22212725

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

35B-05-4

Detail 22212722

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Air curtain from outside/inside bar off door was open . Door was closed by manager Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22212726

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At cook line management inverted Corrected On-Site

May 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 18

12A-13-4

Detail 22008572

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee loaded dirty dishes in dish machine and unloaded clean dish. No hand washing. Coached employee on hand washing employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-6

Detail 22008582

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly live in ice machine line area. 2 live flies inside bar area.

22-02-4

Detail 22008568

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun black mold like debris, Soda fountain area around nozzles soiled with mold like debris. Wait station soda nozzles soild with mold like debris Cutting boards stained on cook line. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22008580

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowls stored in hand sink on cook line.

31B-03-4

Detail 22008573

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink on cook line. Employee refilled soap Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-05-4

Detail 22008575

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. No paper towels on cook line

51-11-4

Detail 22008576

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 Not secure keg walk-in area.

12B-07-4

Detail 22008577

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employees drink on cutting board in Prep area Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22008583

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet dish rack Plastic cup wait station wet nesting Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22008585

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to deli reach in cooler detach Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22008569

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

10-01-5

Detail 22008584

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching cheddar chesse employee removed scoop Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22008570

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven and microwave on cook line soiled with debris Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22008571

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign posted at cook line by ice machine Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22008579

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket's black like mold expo cooler Spray hose nozzle mold like black debris Soda gun holder mold like debri Repeat Violation

16-48-4

Detail 22008574

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. 3 hotel pans on dry cleaning rack free of debris

29-49-6

Detail 22008581

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in bar

36-50-4

Detail 22008578

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan in walk-in beer cooler debri.

Aug 4, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 17

22-41-4

Detail 21249534

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. -Dishwasher in bar (Chlorine 0ppm) Discussed using three compartment sink until dish machine is working Operator disconnected dishwashing machine and stated that he will contact maintenance during time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

12A-17-4

Detail 21249531

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -employees at cooks line washed hands for less than 10 seconds Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator during the inspection

22-02-4

Detail 21249529

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun in bar has accumulation of residue

31B-02-4

Detail 21249543

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -in the bar area Operator replenished during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21249535

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -in the bar area Operator replenished during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21249538

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray at dish drying rack

16-21-4

Detail 21249539

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 21249536

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink above tortilla chips at cooks line

40-06-5

Detail 21249533

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cellphone above prep station adjacent of cooks line

13-03-4

Detail 21249527

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at cooks line Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21249532

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers at dish drying rack -plastic cups in bar area

14-11-5

Detail 21249528

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -cracked fryer basket at cooks line

36-22-4

Detail 21249537

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -at cooks line -at soda fountain syrup

08B-38-4

Detail 21249542

Basic - Food stored on floor. -container with flour on floor in walk-in freezer -containers with food on the floor in walk-in cooler Employee moved items during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21249530

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -oven at cooks line has accumulation of food residue -microwave handles above prep station has accumulation of food residue Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21249540

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -left of sauces on cooks line

23-03-4

Detail 21249541

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -microwave handle above prep station have accumulation of food residue -reach in cooler drawers at cooks line have accumulation of food residue -hood filters have accumulation of grease -reach in freezer drawer at cooks line have accumulation of food debris

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 21023456

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-19: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 21023458

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee with no hair restraint working on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-19: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21023457

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed drawer cooler bottom soiled with food debris on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-19: Time Extended

Feb 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

31A-09-4

Detail 20862147

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizing buckets stored in handwash sink at bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20862153

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

24-26-4

Detail 20862148

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a case of drinking glasses stored on floor at bar. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20862151

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler at cook line. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 20862150

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks with no lid stored on prep table at cook line. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20862149

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee with no hair restraint working on cook line. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20862154

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2 microwaves on cook line and the oven next to flat grill on cook line. Warning

40-01-4

Detail 20862146

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee flip flops and sweaters stored under/on soda boxes shelves at kitchen. Operator moved items to office. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20862152

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed drawer cooler bottom soiled with food debris on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 20314674

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored over food in dry storage. Spray bottle of chemical stored on prep table Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20314672

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a dollie. Discussed the need to keep hand wash sinks unblocked at all times

14-01-5

Detail 20314677

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Portion cup used as a scoop in salsa Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 20314673

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around ice machine

23-03-4

Detail 20314676

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with, food debris. Hot sauce pumps heavily soiled. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20314675

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has an accumulation of food debris on cooks line and server area