Manhattan, NY — Buffalo Wild Wings Go, located at 455 Park Avenue South in Manhattan, received a score of 61 during a New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) inspection conducted on March 9, 2026. The score places the restaurant in Grade C territory, a significant decline from its previous two inspections, both of which earned Grade A ratings.

The inspection data was released by DOHMH on March 11, 2026.

What Inspectors Found

Inspectors documented one critical violation and one non-critical violation during the March 9 inspection.

The critical violation, cited under code 06A, involved inadequate personal cleanliness among staff. Inspectors noted that outer garments were soiled with possible contaminants, effective hair restraints were not worn in areas where they are required, jewelry was worn on hands or arms, and fingernail polish was worn or fingernails were not kept clean and trimmed. Personal hygiene violations are classified as critical because direct contact between contaminated hands, clothing, or accessories and food can introduce harmful bacteria and other pathogens into the food preparation process.

The non-critical violation, cited under code 10E, noted that an accurate thermometer was not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage, or hot holding equipment. While classified as non-critical, improper temperature monitoring can compromise a restaurant's ability to verify that food is being stored at safe temperatures, potentially allowing bacterial growth in perishable items.

Food Safety Context

Under NYC Health Code Article 81, food service establishments are required to maintain sanitary conditions that prevent contamination of food products. Personal cleanliness standards are among the most fundamental requirements, as food handlers serve as a primary point of contact between the preparation environment and the food served to customers.

The FDA Food Code specifies that food employees must wear clean outer clothing, use effective hair restraints, remove jewelry from hands and arms during food preparation, and maintain trimmed and clean fingernails. These requirements exist because items such as loose hair, soiled clothing, and jewelry can harbor bacteria and physically contaminate food.

Temperature monitoring, addressed by the non-critical violation, is a core component of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles. The FDA Food Code requires that cold holding equipment maintain food at 41°F or below and hot holding equipment maintain food at 135°F or above. Without properly placed and accurate thermometers, staff cannot reliably verify that these thresholds are being met.

Inspection History

The March 2026 score of 61 represents a notable departure from Buffalo Wild Wings Go's prior inspection record at this location:

  • November 25, 2024: Score 13 (Grade A)
  • July 17, 2023: Score 10 (Grade A)

Both previous inspections resulted in Grade A ratings, with scores well within the 0-13 point range. The jump to 61 points marks a 48-point increase from the restaurant's most recent prior inspection. It should be noted that a single inspection reflects conditions observed on that specific date and does not necessarily indicate ongoing conditions at the establishment.

Following this inspection cycle, the restaurant may request a re-inspection to attempt to achieve a lower score. Under DOHMH procedures, restaurants that score 28 or above on an initial inspection are typically scheduled for a re-inspection, and the grade posted is based on the better of the two scores.

Understanding NYC Restaurant Grades

New York City assigns letter grades to restaurants based on violation points accumulated during inspections. Fewer points indicate fewer or less serious violations:

  • Grade A: 0-13 points
  • Grade B: 14-27 points
  • Grade C: 28 or more points

A score of 61 falls well into the Grade C range. Restaurants receiving a Grade C may contest the results through the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) or request a re-inspection.

Consumers can look up any restaurant's full inspection history, including specific violations, through the DOHMH restaurant inspection database available at the NYC Open Data portal. Inspection results for Buffalo Wild Wings Go and all other New York City restaurants are public record and updated regularly as new inspection data becomes available.

More About This Restaurant

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