The Buffalo Spot

9897 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85037

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-68773

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Sep 1, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Apr 21, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed tan-brown buildup on hoods above fryers. Reviewed cleaning frequency with person in charge. PIC stated they are scheduled for a deep cleaning in 3 days. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2025

Sep 18, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 12, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed soda fountain and fryer baskets.

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed a small, plastic, lidded container of chopped tomatoes that was approximately 5-6 inches deep with a prep date and time of 5/12 at 8:00 am. The internal temperature of the chopped tomatoes as measured using a probe thermometer was 49°F. The time of the temperature assessment for the chopped tomatoes occurred at approximately 2:50 pm, which is more than 4 hours past the cooling period for cooling foods that are cold or are at ambient room temperature. The chopped tomatoes were embargoed at time of inspection (see embargo form). Discussed with person in charge that cooling foods must be kept uncovered, no more than 4 inches deep, in a wide, flat shallow pan that is placed up high inside of the walk-in cooler. After foods have been cooled down to 41°F, they can be moved from the cooling container to the holding container. TCS foods prepared from cold or ambient room temperature ingredients must be cooled from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.

2024

Dec 10, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cold holding of tomatoes.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a couple of fryer baskets with some broken wires or wire ends that are becoming detached from the main basket body. Once, the wires begin separating from the main basket body, the fryer basket should be replaced. Person in charge ordered new fryer baskets. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

Apr 3, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed report to person in charge (PIC).On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Embargo Lbs: 0,Award: A,Signer: Valerie R.

2023

Aug 15, 2023Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A,Signer: Rocio V.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedCore3-302.11

Core-3-302.11 (A3-8) , C: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; General Food Protection. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. -- In walk-in cooler, observed containers of raw chicken wings being stored on the shelves above ranch and shake mix. No visible cross contamination observed. Requested the person in charge rearrange food storage at the time of inspection. Food shall be stored in a manner that minimizes contamination risks. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →