The Buffalo Spot
A320 W Bell Rd, Phoenix 85023
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-80132
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
May 19, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Mar 11, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment holds a class 4 food permit but is operating at a class 3 level. No cooling was noted at time of inspection. Establishment menu items do not require cooling as a process.
2025
Aug 11, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 13, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Inspection report delivered via e-mail.
Apr 15, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no clean-up kit or written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events on site at time of inspection. Written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is required onsite at all times. Provided PIC with department documentation on clean-up plan. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
2024
Oct 15, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Verified cold holding temperatures of 41F for raw chicken stored in the walk-in refrigeration unit. Verified 37F ambient air temperature for walk-in refrigeration unit.
Inspector's notes
Observed the following TCS food items out of temperature stored in the walk-in unit: Raw chicken 8 Tubs of 8lbs (total 64lbs) internal temperature 48*F, Raw chicken 3 large tubs 10lbs each (total 30lbs) internal temperature 48*F, Special sauce 4quarts internal temperature 48*F, Ranch 12quarts internal temperature 48*F, Blue cheese 2 quarts internal temperature at 51*F. Observed walk-in refrigeration ambient temperature at 47*F. PIC stated that all items had been in unit since night before or beyond. Operator was instructed to discard food items listed above.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed utensils in-use utensils during pauses in food preparation or dispensing for milk shakes and soft serve station sitting in sanitizing solution. In-use utensils may not be stored in chemical sanitizer or ice between uses. Keep utensils in dry containers and ensure to wash prior to every 4hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Oct 14, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the following TCS food items out of temperature stored in the walk-in unit: Raw chicken 8 Tubs of 8lbs (total 64lbs) internal temperature 48*F, Raw chicken 3 large tubs 10lbs each (total 30lbs) internal temperature 48*F, Special sauce 4quarts internal temperature 48*F, Ranch 12quarts internal temperature 48*F, Blue cheese 2 quarts internal temperature at 51*F. Observed walk-in refrigeration ambient temperature at 47*F. PIC stated that all items had been in unit since night before or beyond. Operator was instructed to discard food items listed above.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cold held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed ambient temperature of 47*F for walk-in refrigeration unit. Walk-in was observed being used for several TCS products. Observed single door freezer, walk-in freezer, and two prep fridges holding at or below 41*F. Operator is instructed to repair walk-in refrigeration unit to reach the required 41*F or below and to not use unit for TCS items until verified at 41*F or below. Failure to meet the required 41*F or below at walk-in may result in suspension permit for facility.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. A re-inspection will be conducted on 10/15/24 to verify adequate walk-in refrigeration unit temperature at 41*F or below. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours.
Inspector's notes
Observed utensils in-use utensils during pauses in food preparation or dispensing for milk shakes and soft serve station sitting in sanitizing solution. In-use utensils may not be stored in chemical sanitizer or ice between uses. Keep utensils in dry containers and ensure to wash prior to every 4hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
May 29, 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 and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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.Award: A,Signer: CRYSTAL JONES
Mar 14, 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 and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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.Award: A,Signer: BETH KARHU
2023
Oct 11, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _1__ Priority, __1_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy 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.Award: Not Participating,Signer: EVELYN GARCIA
Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers. Spray bottle of degreaser stored on shelf above 3 compartment sink without benefit of label. Employee labeled spray bottle Discussed importance of labeling all chemicals used in facility. PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11, P: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals. Spray bottle of bleach mixture used to clean food prep area per employee measured at > 200 ppm. Employee remixed bleach to appropriate level of 75ppm. Discussed importance of checking chemicals in use in facility to insure appropriate level. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-603.16, C: Rinsing Procedures. Hose from mop sink draped over 3 compartment sink with pistol grip hooked onto faucet to facilitate rinsing of clean dishes in use. Employee removed hose to mop sink. Utilize middle sink filled with plain water to rinse by immersion. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-5-501.115, C: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. Excessive debris including cans, cups, paper and opened garbage bags built up around dumpsters inside enclosure. Clean and maintain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →