PlateScore

The Buffalo Spot

A

2080 W Northern Ave, Phoenix 85021

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2501399

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.

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602026Jan 28, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 5, 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 history3 on record

2026

Jun 5, 2026RoutinecleanA

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

Jan 28, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager on Site. Will send link to classes to get more Managers certifie in email.

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A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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

2025

May 23, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

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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 →