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Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar

1832 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago 60614 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

May 28, 2025

34

Inspections on record

10

Times passed

12

Times failed

Violations cited on May 28, 2025

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14--OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN 2ND BAR AREA AS WELL AS HAND SINK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF 2ND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGN INSTRUCTING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
  2. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11--OBSERVED NO SPLASH GAURD AT DESIGNATED HAND SINK IN 2ND BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLACE GUARD ON SIDE FACING PREP SURFACE AND DRINKS.
  3. #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15--OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE TO BE LEAKING ON LEFT SIDE HAND SINK IN MEN'S CUSTOMER BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED LEFT SIDE HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED LEAK AT LEFT SIDE FAUCET OF 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT DUMP SINK AT SOUTHERN MOST CORNER IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE. OBSERVED LEAK FROM LEFT HAND BASIN BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL AND DOES NOT LEAK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS, ONLY A SMALL LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12--OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND IN THE SECOND/ELEVATED BAR. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP AT DISHWASHING AREA AT REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND FOOD BUILD UP.
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114--OBSERVED LARGE EQUIPMENT IN REAR HALL LEADING BACK INTO DINING AREA THAT IS NO LONGER IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT NEEDED FOR FUNCTION OF FACILITY.
  6. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11--OBSERVED LOW LIGHTS AVAILABLE IN THE UTILITY CLOSET LOCATED AT THE REAR NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE ALL LIGHTS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN STORAGE AREA.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
May 28, 2025Short Form ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2025ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 9, 2024ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 11, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 20, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 13, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 28, 2022Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 17, 2022ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 16, 2022Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 15, 2022Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 14, 2022ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Nov 15, 2021Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 8, 2021Complaint Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 26, 2021ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 28, 2021Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 26, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
May 12, 2020ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 19, 2019Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 16, 2019ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 18, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Oct 1, 2018CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 13, 2017Short Form ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 28, 2017Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 21, 2017CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 22, 2016Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 15, 2016ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 18, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 5, 2016CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 17, 2015ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 18, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 8, 2013License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 20, 2013LicensePass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 17, 2013LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar — questions

Did Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar pass its last health inspection?
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar at 1832 N Clybourn Ave was inspected on May 28, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 34 inspections on record it has failed 12 times.
What violations were cited at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar?
The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14--OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN 2ND BAR AREA AS WELL AS HAND SINK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF 2ND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGN INSTR
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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