What is Buffalo Wild Wings's health inspection score?

Buffalo Wild Wings has a SafeDine safety score of 99 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Buffalo Wild Wings last inspected?

Buffalo Wild Wings was last inspected on October 9, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Buffalo Wild Wings have?

Buffalo Wild Wings has 33 total violations across 15 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Buffalo Wild Wings safe to eat at?

Yes, Buffalo Wild Wings has an excellent safety record with a score of 99/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Buffalo Wild Wings

Name: Buffalo Wild Wings
Address: 513 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 99

513 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

West Loop

Ranked #40 of 1000 in West Loop

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Oct 9, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 96/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (99/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jul

Jul 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

7 basic

May 2025

4 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

May

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Canvass4 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE HORIZONTAL SURFACES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH ROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BARS.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2616910 ON 5/5/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 60 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND DRINK SERVICE STATION, RESTROOM AND FOOD PREP AREAS, IN THE 2ND FLOOR DINING ROOM, IN THE STORAGE ROOM OF THE 1ST FLOOR OUTSIDE OF THE BAR AND ON THE CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AND DINING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE HORIZONTAL SURFACES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2616910 ON 5/5/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND FOOD PREP AREAS, AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med3 Basic

7 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. THE DISH MACHINE DISPLAY STATED ADD SANITIZER AND THERE WAS NO SANITIZER IN THE CONTAINER WHILE THE MACHINE WAS BEING USED TO WASH GLASSWARE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER AT 100 PPM CHLORINE AT THE FINAL RINSE. ALSO OBSERVED THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR AT 153.9F WHEN PLACED INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE 2ND FLOOR DISH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF ALL UTENSILS MUST REACH 160F TO PROPERLY BE SANITIZED WITH HOT WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MACHINE SO THAT THE PROPER SURFACE TEMPERATURE IS REACHED FOR ALL UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE 5-DRAWER PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MACARONI AND CHEESE AND CUT TOMATOES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46F, HAMBURGERS AT 48F, CHEESE AT 51F, MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 60F, AND CUT TOMATOES AT 46F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND FOOD PREP AREA, 2ND FLOOR DINING ROOM AND 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM OFF OF THE BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENILS BEING SANITIZED INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE HORIZONTAL SURFACES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.

Base deductions−36 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High4 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

62/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (CHICKEN, FRENCH FRIES, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION.

Base deductions−28 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE COOKS' LINE HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE. THE HANDWASHING SINK WAS BLOCKED WITH A LARGE GARBAGE CAN DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF IT DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. THE GARBAGE CAN WAS RELOCATED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN EXPO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION. PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 70 ON THE CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE THE 1ST-FLOOR BAR AND DINING AREA, 20 ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 2ND-FLOOR BAR, 10 ON THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE DUMPSTER, AND 5 ON THE DISHWASHING ROOM WALLS AND CEILING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE 2ND-FLOOR BAR DUMP SINK (LOCATED OUTSIDE THE BAR NEXT TO THE STAIRWELL) SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−33 pts

Apr 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE THIRD HANDWASHING SINK (OUT OF 4) FROM THE LEFT IN THE MENS WASHROOM WITH HOT WATER AT 88F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

Base deductions−2 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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