What is Buffalo Wild Wings's health inspection score?

Buffalo Wild Wings has a SafeDine safety score of 97 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 December 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Buffalo Wild Wings have?

Buffalo Wild Wings has 17 total violations across 8 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 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Buffalo Wild Wings

Name: Buffalo Wild Wings
Address: 1218 RANDOLPH ST, Detroit, 48226
Rating: 97

1218 RANDOLPH ST, Detroit

Last Inspected: 12/19/2025

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0Excellent

Greektown

Ranked #26 of 108 in Greektown

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Dec 19, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

1.7

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-3

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

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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

May 2021

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

May

Dec 2021

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jul

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

May

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Mar

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

Jul 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

10 records on file

9 Routine Inspection1 Preopening/Other

Dec 25

Routine Inspection InspectionLatestClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Routine Inspection Inspection

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

6-501.12(A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except spill cleanup, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing. −2
5-501.115A storage area and enclosure for REFUSE, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items, and clean. −2

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 24

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3-304.15(A) SINGLE-USE gloves shall be used for one task only and discarded when damaged, soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. (P) (B) Slash-resistant and cloth gloves shall be used in direct contact only with FOOD that is subsequently cooked. Gloves used with ready-to-eat foods shall be smooth, durable and non-absorbant. Risk Factor−10

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 24

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

78/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

4-501.114A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation shall meet these limits or as otherwise approved: (P) Chlorine ppm pH<10 pH<8 25 120 F 120 F 50 100 F 75 F 100 55 F 55 F Iodine a concentration of between 12.5 and 25 ppm and minimum temp of 75 F and pH of 5 or less or meets manufacturer's specifiRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

4-601.11(A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. −5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

5-205.15A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW; (P) and (B) Maintained in good repair. −2

Base deductions−17 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 23

Preopening/Other InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Routine Inspection Inspection

2 High

2 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

5-202.13An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the PLUMBING FIXTURE, EQUIPMENT, or nonFOOD EQUIPMENT shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 1 inch. (P) Risk Factor−10
4-501.114A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation shall meet these limits or as otherwise approved: (P) Chlorine ppm pH<10 pH<8 25 120 F 120 F 50 100 F 75 F 100 55 F 55 F Iodine a concentration of between 12.5 and 25 ppm and minimum temp of 75 F and pH of 5 or less or meets manufacturer's specifiRisk Factor−10

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Nov 22

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3-501.16Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be maintained: (A) 135ºF or above, except that roasts properly cooked and cooled may be held at a temperature of 130ºF; or (P) (B) At 41ºF or less (P) Risk Factor−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

4-602.13NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. −2

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 22

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

7-201.11POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIAL shall be stored so they can not contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES by: (A) Separating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIAL by spacing or partitioning; (P) and (B) Locating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIAL in an area that is not above FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. This paragraph does not apply to EQUIPMENT and UTENSIL cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in WAREWRisk Factor−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

4-501.11EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code. −2

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 21

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

78/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

4-501.114A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation shall meet these limits or as otherwise approved: (P) Chlorine ppm pH<10 pH<8 25 120 F 120 F 50 100 F 75 F 100 55 F 55 F Iodine a concentration of between 12.5 and 25 ppm and minimum temp of 75 F and pH of 5 or less or meets manufacturer's specifiRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

4-302.14A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. (Pf) −5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

4-501.11EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements of the code. −2

Base deductions−17 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 21

Routine Inspection Inspection

1 High1 Basic

2 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3-501.16Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be maintained: (A) 135ºF or above, except that roasts properly cooked and cooled may be held at a temperature of 130ºF; or (P) (B) At 41ºF or less (P) Risk Factor−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

6-501.12(A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except spill cleanup, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing. −2

Base deductions−12 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Detroit Health Dept · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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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