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Buffalo Wild Wings

May 28, 2025 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings5
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.14--OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN 2ND BAR AREA AS WELL AS HAND SINK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF 2ND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGN INSTRUCTING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
code 10Priority
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: 3-307.11--OBSERVED NO SPLASH GAURD AT DESIGNATED HAND SINK IN 2ND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLACE GUARD ON SIDE FACING PREP SURFACE AND DRINKS.
code 39
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15--OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE TO BE LEAKING ON LEFT SIDE HAND SINK IN MEN'S CUSTOMER BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED LEFT SIDE HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED LEAK AT LEFT SIDE FAUCET OF 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT DUMP SINK AT SOUTHERN MOST CORNER IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE. OBSERVED LEAK FROM LEFT HAND BASIN BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL AND DOES NOT LEAK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS, ONLY A SMALL LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.12--OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND IN THE SECOND/ELEVATED BAR. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP AT DISHWASHING AREA AT REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND FOOD BUILD UP. • 6-501.114--OBSERVED LARGE EQUIPMENT IN REAR HALL LEADING BACK INTO DINING AREA THAT IS NO LONGER IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT NEEDED FOR FUNCTION OF FACILITY.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: 6-303.11--OBSERVED LOW LIGHTS AVAILABLE IN THE UTILITY CLOSET LOCATED AT THE REAR NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE ALL LIGHTS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN STORAGE AREA.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 17, 2025: 5 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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