BUFFALO WILD WINGS GRILL AND BAR

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind the bar. The operator provided soap for the ham sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on the top exterior of the warewashing machine.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sinks in server locations with food debris residue inside. Observed operator cleaning sinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris on handles, on reach in coolers on line, in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on grill line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on ground around dumpster. Also trash can at front door is over flowing.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs hanging on oven door and on splash guard at handwashing sink in kitchen. Observed operator remove and put in dish area.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave soiled with dried on food debris. Observed operator cleaning microwave Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed through out dish washing area, cutting boards put away with stains on them Repeat Violation

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed through out dish washing area, cutting boards put away with grooves through out. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambro stacked wet nesting on drying rack. Observed operator separate cambros. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on cambros put away clean, old labels stuck on them. Observed operator remove containers and put into dish.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee putting gloves on without washing hands first. Observed operator correcting and coaching. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime build up inside dish washer at bar.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a Togo container being used to scoop sauce. Observed Operator removing cup and discarding. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torngasket in reach in cooler at bar.

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed two cambros stored on clean shelf with baked in food inside. Observed operator removing and throwing away. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed chef knife on magnetic holder that had some food debris on it.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some sauces in cambros without identifying lables. Observed employee labeling said item. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on drying rack in dish area with grooves throughout them.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed all plastic tumblers throughout restaurant stacked, wet nesting. Observed manager down stacking cups to properly air dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the top of exit door at fire exit door in kitchen.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in all server stations, forks stored handles down. Observed manager inverting all forks to handles up Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep line tomatoes 57, guacamole 47, and other items temping out of range. Manager on duty had cooks ice down everything, and called District Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in bar hand washing sink with sanitizer bucket and other items inside it. Observed manager removing said items from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed soda cups in server station where Togo is, wet nesting. Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at server station, and bar, silverware stored handles down. Observed manager collecting all silverware and re running them in dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prep line food product on ice on the reach in cooler facing expo window. Asked manager what was wrong, was advised that the cooler wasn't holding temperature. She has called refrigerator repair company to come out to repair. Ambient reading at 45 F at 15 min. Sliced Tomatoes 45F, shredded cheese 46F, shredded lettuce 45F. Observed shredded cheese at 41F, sliced tomatoes 41F, shredded lettuce 42F 35 min after start of inspection.Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed drink glasses stacked on top of each other before drying. Manager fixed by unstacking glasses and letting them single air dry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on freezer floor and around insulated pipes in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed soiled knife block in use.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food and drink on prep table. Manager removed food and drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed full pan lids wet nested on shelf across from dish machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood system.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer on ceiling and package of food.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave above breading station soiled and with food buildup.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed several old labels on plastic third pans. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black substance on dish area table caulking.

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching hair and then portion food with out washing hand before putting on gloves.

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed employee use probe thermometer and not sanitize before testing food temperature. Educated employee on proper probe thermometer sanitizing.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed refrigerator draw at salad station soiled with old food debris.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dishwasher soiled.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank by dishwasher area not chained up.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan cover in walk-in cooler heavy dust.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cooks with no hair restraint.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans and containers at dish rack.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy buildup of ice and debris on freezer floor.

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 in cut lettuce at salad prep area. Observed employee remove scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on refrigerator draws on cooks line soiled with food debris.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on pans and containers at dish rack.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry cloth on salad area cutting board.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop head laying on floor at mop sink.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container on crotons by salad station unlabeled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at server beverage station used to store soft drink dispenser nozzles. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at work station by beer cooler. Operator removed and labeled properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees at cook line with wrist watch and bracelet. Operator had employees removed jewelry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor by fry station with build up of food debris.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Floor along cook line in disrepair. Repeat violation from 12Mar2021. Repeat Violation

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