Sweetwater, Miami-Dade County

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

11401 NW 12 ST UNIT E526, Sweetwater, FL 33172

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Sep 25, 2025
City
Sweetwater
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Sep 25, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 24066132

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

31B-05-4

Detail 24066133

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at men restroom used by food handling staff, staff fix it. Corrected On-Site

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 23979189

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

36-34-5

Detail 23979188

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed bat rear storage area over rear exit door.

14-09-4

Detail 23979187

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at some preparation tables.

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-34-5

Detail 23612285

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with dust above dishmachine. Repeat Violation

13-07-4

Detail 23612281

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed male employee wearing a watch while engaging in food preparation.

24-08-4

Detail 23612283

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting near walk in wing cooler. Also observed plastic cups wet nesting at servers station near bar.

14-69-4

Detail 23612282

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

21-04-4

Detail 23612286

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board near fryer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23612284

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed nozzle of dump sink soiled near dishmachine.

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 23363356

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

36-34-5

Detail 23363354

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusted/soiled AC return at kitchen hall entrance

50-09-4

Detail 23363357

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 23363355

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen line preparation tables.

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-09-4

Detail 22733281

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several white cutting boards located across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.

10-14-5

Detail 22733283

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on floor near ice machine. Operator removed from floor immediately. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22733282

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed produce walk in cooler gasket soiled.

42-01-4

Detail 22733280

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung up to dry near dishwashing area. Operator hung up mop. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22733279

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed one wiping cloth located across cook line not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution. Operator discarded cloth immediately. Corrected On-Site

Mar 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

51-11-4

Detail 22729250

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank not secured by kitchen back entrance.

10-01-5

Detail 22729249

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching fries inside reach in freezer. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22729251

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife in standing water at 80°F on prep table inside kitchen. Operator place container on grill to reheat water. Corrective Action Taken

38-07-4

Detail 22729252

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light missing shield right over kitchen back entrance.

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 22335722

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray hose at three compartment soiled. Operator cleaned immediately. Corrected On-Site

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 22080308

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.

11-27-4

Detail 22080309

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster provided via email. The manager printed it. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22080306

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun nozzles soiled at the bar. The manager cleaned it. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22080307

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. Form provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

36-34-5

Detail 21293985

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents by exterior exit door soiled

36-22-4

Detail 21293986

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at indoor bar area

08B-38-4

Detail 21293987

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of ice and boxes of fries stored on floor of walk in freezer

31B-04-4

Detail 21293983

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing in restrooms

22-16-4

Detail 21293984

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelf where sauces are stored soiled

36-50-4

Detail 21293988

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled Repeat Violation

36-10-4

Detail 21293989

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor of poultry walk in cooler soiled

Feb 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

53B-13-5

Detail 20891007

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-20-5

Detail 20891008

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

10-06-5

Detail 20891005

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching poultry. Manager removed scoop and sent to wash/sanitize Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20891006

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of poultry cold holding in walk in cooler not covered. Manager had employee place lid on container Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

38-04-4

Detail 20891009

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.

36-50-4

Detail 20891004

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed soiled walk in cooler fan cover

36-27-5

Detail 20891003

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at mop sink area and ware washing area

Nov 8, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-22-4

Detail 20645000

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in multiple areas of kitchen and dishwashing area

36-17-5

Detail 20645003

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in dishwashing area in disrepair

10-01-5

Detail 20644999

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching Mac and cheese. Manager removed scoop from container Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20645004

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets

24-18-4

Detail 20645002

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Manager inverted silverware Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20645001

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bin of poultry not covered. Manager had employee place lid on container Corrected On-Site