Pooler, Chatham County

Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant

1323 BENTON BLVD POOLER, GA 31322

Food
Latest score
94
Jan 28, 2026
City
Pooler
County
Chatham
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 941 violation

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed sauce bottles stored in clean dish area with old date-label still on outside. RCA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

May 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris in hand washing sink near lockers and glove in hand sink near Walk-In Coolers. C.A. Make sure hand washing sinks are used only for handwashing.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several food containers of raw Bone-In Chicken uncovered in Walk-In Cooler. C.A. Make sure all food containers are covered at all times.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed clean food containers with date tags still on them after cleaned and sanitized and one food container with food debris. C.A. Make sure food containers are clean and sanitized. Corrected On-Site.

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 944 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fruit flies in the bar area primarily around the dump sink. Rule: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

  1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;

  2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;

  3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and

  4. Eliminating harborage conditions.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed weather strip on back door halfway ripped off allowing a gap to the outside. Rule: Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;

(ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wet clean dishes stacked improperly without being air dried. Rule: Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the lights up under the expo shelf had buildup of burned food and debris in the kitchen. Observed build up on the nonfood contact surface of the soda dispenser. Rule: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris

Dec 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 904 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Rule: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. Observation: Observed multiple employee drinks being stored above the main food preparation area. Notified PIC. PIC removed and placed in designated food/drink storage location.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Rule: Food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings protected from overhead contamination. Observation: Observed main food preparation line to have all items uncovered. Observed 3 containers of raw chicken in walk in cooler whose lids were placed next to the containers instead of on top. Notified PIC. PIC procured lids for all food storage containers.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Rule: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food Observation: Observed multiple items that were not properly air dried, and were stacked for storage before air drying. Notified PIC. PIC removed all items, placed in sanitizer and re-sanitized, in order to allow for appropriate air drying before placing back in storage.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Rule: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Observation: Observed food debris and cardboard boxes in walk in cooler, walk in pantry and walk in freezer. Notified PIC. PIC removed debris and placed in appropriate waste receptacles.