The Buffalo Spot Goodyear

14130 W Indian School Rd, Goodyear 85395

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-83649

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

County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.

Excellent

Goodyear restaurant avg: 98

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Score over time

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

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Aug 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Mar 26, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Jul 10, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Hands Clean and Properly Washed (i.e. - potential contamination situations)

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager on site at time of inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM during operating hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Feb 12, 2025Routine2 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices (i.e. - hose attachment at mop sink); --Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and Sanitized (i.e. - chemical sanitizing concentration solution at three compartment sink)

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Inspector's notes

Soda fountain nozzles found with build-up of residues.

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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Predefined Comment: All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Properly clean soda non-TCS food contact surfaces at least once every 24-hours or when contaminated. PIC had food employee remove soda nozzles for cleaning at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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

Inspector's notes

Floor drain servicing drink station has build-up residues.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Aug 8, 2024RoutinecleanA

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

Feb 14, 2024Routine2 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Backflow Prevention Device, When Required (i.e. - mop sink hose)--Equipment Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Frequency; Non-TCS ( i.e. - soda nozzles)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"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."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Max Veloz

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-302.12

Core-3-302.12, C: Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food White granular spice found in unlabeled container. Label food containers as to their contents. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected Back of house egress door has gap at bottom. Repair door in a manner to prevent entry of pest and/or weather. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

2023

Aug 3, 2023Routine3 coreA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Testing strips for chemical sanitizer (i.e. quaternary ammonia)--Protection of food equipment/single service items--Cleaning frequency of food contact equipment (i.e.-food slicer)Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)--Legal Process--Back flow handout"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."--Inspection conducted with supervisor RS 1258No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Luly Macias

#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. Packaged sauce cups found in walk-in cooler under containers of raw chicken. No signs of contamination witnessed at time of inspection. Properly store raw animal foods in a manner to prevent potential overhead contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.11

Core-4-602.11 (E), C: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Soda nozzles found with residue build up on interiors. Clean soda nozzles at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#43 — In-Use Utensils; Properly StoredCore3-304.12

Repeat Violation Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Knife found stored in-between lid and side panel of food prep cooler. Properly store food utensils in a manner in which food contact surfaces do not become contaminated. -------------- Food employee removed knife from in-between lid and side panel and placed at 3 compartment sink at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →