Augusta, Richmond County

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

120 ROBERT C DANIEL PKWY AUGUSTA, GA 30909

Food
Latest score
90
Mar 24, 2026
City
Augusta
County
Richmond
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 902 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boneless wings-95F hot-held below 135F. C/A: Maintain all hot-held TCS/PHF's at 135F or above.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet nesting of clean dishes/cups throughout the bar and kitchen. C/A: Allow dishes and cups to properly air dry before stacking.

Sep 30, 2025

Followup

Score: 803 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cold-held food items (mac & cheese-46F, chicken-43F, & cheese-50F) with temperatures above 41F. C/A: Maintain cold-held TCS foods at 41 or below.

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed black buildup around multiple drink dispensers throughout the facility. C/A: Clean all drink dispensers. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food tater tots and onion rings stored on the floor inside the WIF. C/A: Store all food items at least 6" off of the floor.

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 738 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS/PHF foods (sliced tomatoes-43F, bleu cheese-49F, salad-50F, and chees-42F) cold-holding above 41F. C/A: Maintain cold-held TCS/PHF foods at 41F or below.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels at the to-go hand washing sink in the front food service area. C/A: Ensure all hand washing sinks are fully supplied 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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed black buildup around multiple drink dispensers. Observed pink buildup inside the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean all dispensers and the bulk ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed an employee not wearing a beard restraint during active food prep. C/A: Employees w/ beards or mustaches 1/2" or greater must wear a beard restraint during active food prep.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food permit not posted. Observed missing hand washing sign at to-go hand washing sink. C/A: Post signage.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed broken lid and doors not closed on the dumpster. C/A: Ensure dumpster doors remain closed when not in use. Fix lid.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris and buildup on the floors throughout the main kitchen. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

Mar 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 893 violations

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed black buildup forming inside the bulk ice machine. Observed black buildup around the drink stations. C/A: Clean all machines. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees not wearing beard restraints during active food prep/cooking. C/A: Employees w/ beards or mustaches 1/2" or greater wear a beard restraint during active food prep/cooking.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before being stacked.

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 836 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the establishment not having employee health reporting agreements for all employees. C/A: Ensure all employees read, understand, and sign the agreement.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed black buildup inside the bulk ice machine. Observed black buildup around several soda machines. C/A: Clean all machines. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee wearing wristwatch during active food prep. C/A: Review the DPH rules & regulations on jewelry. Ensure employees do not wear jewelry on arms or wrists during active food prep.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies in the main kitchen. C/A: Contact a licensed pest control operator to get rid of the flies. Provide service details to the health department by 9/13/24.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wet dishes and cups stacked on drying rack and shelves. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

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 buildup on cooking equipment in the main kitchen. C/A: Clean all equipment. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

Feb 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 915 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees preparing food without beard and hair restraints. C/A: Ensure employees are supplied with and wear hair and beard restraints during active food prep.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the scoop handle sitting in the lettuce in the prep top cooler. C/A: Ensure scoops are properly stored.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed clean dishes wet nesting on rack in the main kitchen. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed buildup around the drink machine nozzles in the main kitchen. C/A: Clean drink machines ASAP. Increase cleaning frequency.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the dumpster doors left open. C/A: Ensure dumpster doors remain closed when not in use.

Aug 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 934 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several trails of ants by the dumpster. C/A: Get pest control to get rid of ants.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wet nesting of cups stacked at the bar. C/A: Allow all dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup around the drink machines. C/A: Clean all drink machines. Increase cleaning frequency.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the dumpster doors left open. C/A: Ensure all dumpster doors remain closed when not in use.