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The Buffalo Spot

B°

1831 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix 85016

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2501263

Score based on 2 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

91
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602026Feb 24, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 10, 2026 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)84
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history2 on record

2026

Jul 10, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed handwashing procedures with employees onsite.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no employees with Certified Food Protection Manager Certificates onsite at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*

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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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed an employee touch raw chicken tenders after breading, remove gloves, and begin touching food-contact surfaces. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: 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.

Feb 24, 2026Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed flour used for the raw chicken procedure with person in charge. Suggested using Time as a Public Health Control procedures to ensure food safety.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not present at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine 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

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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 →