PlateScore

The Buffalo Spot

A°

2837 N Power Rd, Mesa 85215

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73809

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

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

99
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 5, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 27, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 9, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 4, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 14, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 27, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 21, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jul 21, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

Feb 27, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed considering replacing or sanding existing cutting boards to ensure a smooth and cleanable surface and prevent the migration of deleterious substances.

2025

Aug 14, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

Mar 4, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed.

2024

Sep 9, 2024Routine1 coreA

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

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

Inspector's notes

Observed build up of debris on north side of kitchen throughout, please clean at a frequency to maintain visibly clean.

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Predefined Comment: 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. 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Feb 27, 2024Routine1 priorityB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedEmbargo Lbs: 1,Award: B,Signer: Pedro O,Food Manager Licenses: 1

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed Female cook staff prepare raw wings for fryer, remove gloves and applied new one's. Employee transitioned to working on customer service ranch cups. Employee asked to discard ranch. Discussed hand washing between raw and RTE foods. Ranch Embargoed. Hand wash corrected. :

2023

Oct 5, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspectionNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Report Printed 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Rafael ,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: A

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →