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Mixed Health Record
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BUFFALO WILD WINGS in LAKELAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 9 total violations — 7 major, 2 minor.
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The latest inspection on August 26, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: no critical rows, 7 major, and 2 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [31B-02-4] 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.
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. At dump sink hand sink combo in server station.
- [36-34-5] Observed soiled vents at bar and dusty duct work at bar area. Discussed additional cleaning
- [53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Some training cards missing completion date, legible name of employee.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand and dump sink combo at server station.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in server area blocked by container. Manager removed
- [51-16-7] 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/.
- [31A-07-4] 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
- [53B-09-4] 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
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