Buffalo Wild Wings

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 31, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the front door. Must repair and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gasket around the reach in freezer (fries kept)in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must defrost and clean the interior of the reach in freezer and clean the interior of the reach in cooler at the prep station to remove spills and/or debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the filters above the flat top grill to remove grease and debris.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Jun 27, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the front door. Must repair and maintain to prevent possible entry point for pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

3. Aug 23, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handler certificates provided on the premises. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Aug 13, 2024 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violation #38 not corrected from report #2598538 on 8/2/24 not corrected: 38 - observed approx. 50 live small flying insects on the walls, ceiling and boxes of stock in the food prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handler certificates provided on the premises. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Aug 2, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written and verifiable employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 30 live small flying insects on boxes of stock and the walls of the food prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates provided on the premises. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no inspection report summary posted on the premises from the last health inspection. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it to all customers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

6. Apr 5, 2022 Conditional

   License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Must obtain body fluid spill kit for vomit and diarrheal events or provide supplies for vomit/diarrhea kit as listed in description. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

7. Mar 31, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: See #2. Priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Must obtain body fluid spill kit for vomit and diarrheal events or provide supplies for vomit/diarrhea kit as listed in description. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed gap undernreath front entrance doors. Instructed to provide door sweep for adequate protection from pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No original city of chicago certified manager certificate or proof of enrollment/receipt. All food managers must obtain city of chicago certified manager certificate and be present at times of inspection.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

8. Mar 22, 2022 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations